What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Manager position at SUIT?
Job Title: Fleet Manager
Location: Attalla, AL
Category: Operations
Company: SUIT Trans
About Us:
SUIT is a leading transportation company specializing in central and southeastern dry van freight. We’re taking back the trucking industry and restoring it to its former glory days - with big paydays, top-shelf benefits, late model equipment, and a genuine respect for every team member who joins our movement. We prefer straight talk to double talk, personal relationships to politics. That means treating you with the dignity and respect you deserve and offering policies and procedures that are fair, honest, simple and uncomplicated. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued in addition to opportunities for professional growth and development.
Job Description:
The Fleet Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a fleet of trucks. Their main task is to ensure the fleet is well-maintained, meets legal requirements, and is operated efficiently to maximize productivity and minimize costs. They are responsible for managing and developing relationships with drivers to increase overall driver satisfaction and to improve driver retention. They also work closely with drivers to coordinate deliveries and ensure they arrive at their destination on time. Communication, analytical, and organizational skills are essential to succeed in this role. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about the trucking industry, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a staff of drivers to ensure high delivery of customer service and fleet profitability.
- Perform all aspects of customer service including load booking and service failure resolution.
- Work closely with planners to ensure driver and customer needs are met.
- Manage daily planning of equipment and drivers while ensuring high fleet utilization.
- Act as a liaison between customer, drivers, and other internal departments.
- Develop and maintain relationships with drivers to improve performance and encourage retention.
- Authorize pay related items.
- Ensure safety procedures are followed and demonstrate a safety conscious mindset.
- Create and manage custom Key Parameter Indicators (KPI) to help ensure goal attainment.
Requirements:
- Excellent attention to detail and strong multi-tasking capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suit (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- High school diploma (bachelor's degree preferred).
- Prior experience working in the transportation industry (preferred but not required).
- Prior management or team lead experience (preferred but not required).
Schedule: Day shift; 8-hour shifts. Monday through Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm
Suit Trans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Attalla, AL 35954 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000