Fleet Manager

Dart Express has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and dedicated professional as a Fleet Manager in our Eagan, MN corporate office.

JOB SUMMARY:

Manage a team of drivers, engage with your drivers individually to drive maximum utilization, best in class service numbers, and the highest level of safety.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Work with the planning team to drive best utilization of your fleet, driving miles, and revenue
• Ensure driver shift is covered in the event of an absence or call-off
• Ensure drivers are taking the correct routes. Toll-avoid management
• Onboarding new drivers with all things to ensure a successful start up
• Manage driver fleet expectations to ensure the best-in-class service numbers and to meet driver activity, utilization, and retention goals
• Ensure drivers have fully utilized hours and accurate load data to prevent delays
• Report and work through any service issues with customer service and planning teams
• Ensure randoms are completed by the 20th of every month, performance entries and safety coaching/training are completed on time
• Responsible for ensuring the driver is complying with the following: physicals, ETP, Driver’s license
• Complete non-returning dispatches each day
• Truck PM’s-coordinating the drop and pickup of trucks for service
• Ensure drivers meet HOS requirements and maintain accurate ETA’s and ready times
• Assist the Asset team with managing truck and trailers
• Understand customer procedures with Haz-mat, weight restrictions, claims, cargo, detention and security
• Complete the AM & PM check call process thoroughly and on-time daily, within 3 hours of scheduled start time for AM check calls and complete PM check calls before leaving for the day
• Conduct annual driver performance reviews
• Proactively support the organization’s goals and objectives

• Fleet Management experience is a plus but not required
• Strong computer skills and fluency
• A high degree of professionalism
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• The ability to handle stressful situations in a non-confrontational, problem-solving manner is required.
• Effective communication and listening skills are necessary.
• Ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment