Bennett Motor Express Hiring for Fleet Manager Job at Houston, TX Full Time

Fleet Manager

Overview:
To manage a fleet of owner operators. Maximizing the utilization and profitability of that fleet while promoting retention and Bennett Motor Express Safety Culture.

Responsibility:
1. Manage revenue on owner operators.
2. Minimize time sitting between loads, in shop and on time off.
3. Maintain ETA’s, communicate delays properly.
4. Control excessive fuel purchases.
5. Represent Bennett’s Safety Culture and constantly educate owner operators of that culture.
6. Minimize owner operator turnover by maintaining their profitability, listening to their needs and responding responsibly.

Accountability:
1. No negative trucks balances.
2. Reloads set up in front of trucks or loads to offer timely after empty.
3. No late deliveries as a result of intention or miscommunication.
4. Fuel purchases not to exceed what is required to complete a trip. No after hours fuel overrides.
5. Understand D.O.T regulations and Bennett’s Safety Culture. Adhere to it and educate owner operators concerning it.
6. No owner operator turnover as a result of inattention to their needs.
7. Check call with each owner operator daily.

Reportability:
1. Reports to the Operations Manager
2. Daily Fleet Report maintained submitted to all parties.
3. Delays in ETA are communicated to correct salesperson immediately.

Requirements

• 4-7 years in a logistics role.
• Experience in the transportation (trucking) industry.
• Must have experience with open deck, drop deck, RGN and flat bed trailers.
• Implement and enforce transportation scheduling and policy changes.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills.
• Quantitative ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Maintain departmental compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure departmental adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
• Recordkeeping.
• Proficient to Expert with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Schedule, route, maintain, and track transport vehicles.
• Resolve disputes.
• Implement and enforce transportation scheduling and policy changes.
• Bilingual a plus (Spanish).
• Degree in logistics or Transportation a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $800.00 – $1,200.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location