What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Manager position at Strategic Logistics Co. LLC?
About the Company
Strategic Logistics Company is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee daily fleet operations and help support the continued growth of our asset-based transportation network.
About the Role
We are looking for someone who brings more than dispatch experience. The ideal candidate is a strong problem solver with a growth mindset, takes ownership of challenges, communicates effectively with drivers, and is constantly looking for ways to improve fleet performance and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day fleet and driver operations
- Coordinate driver schedules, dispatch, and equipment availability
- Maximize truck and trailer utilization while reducing downtime and empty miles
- Build and maintain strong relationships with company drivers and owner-operators
- Proactively resolve service, driver, and operational issues
- Monitor driver performance and service expectations
- Work closely with sales and operations to align available capacity with customer needs
- Identify opportunities to improve fleet efficiency, processes, and profitability
- Help support the continued growth and development of our fleet
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in fleet management, dispatch, or trucking operations required
- Strong understanding of trucking and fleet operations
- Proven ability to manage and communicate effectively with drivers
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced transportation environment
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Proactive, accountable, and comfortable taking ownership of problems
- Growth-oriented mindset with a desire to improve and develop operations
Required Skills
We're looking for someone who doesn't just manage what's happening today, but actively looks for ways to make the operation stronger tomorrow.
Preferred Skills
If you're an experienced transportation professional who enjoys solving problems, developing drivers, improving operations, and helping grow a fleet, we'd like to hear from you.