Fleet Manager

Job Description SOAR Transportation Group is a full-service transportation management provider and we are ready to expand our team! We are looking to fill a position on our team with a new Fleet Manager. Our Mission We deliver excellence in temperature-controlled transportation and logistics services. Dedicated to safety, quality, and on-time service delivered by professional drivers, highly committed customer support, and the latest technology and equipment. Our Vision To be a recognized industry leader in temperature-controlled transportation and logistics services focused on delivering excellence in everything we do while sustaining a culture that puts customers, drivers, and our driver support team first. Through safe and timely service execution, we are the first choice in professional transportation management. Our Culture We want to create a progressive open office culture centered around creating the best driver experience and recruiting the best talent in the marketplace. Position Requirements: Ability to lead others, ability to influence others Ability to communicate well with others; ability to transfer knowledge Ability to identify opportunities to increase efficiency and improve processes to obtain and maintain quality results Ability to solve problems and work in high-pressure situations Detail-oriented Computer/keyboarding skills Knowledge of the transportation industry is required. Responsibilities: Lead and retain a designated fleet of drivers Establish a good working relationship with each driver Work with planning personnel to obtain loads for their fleet and dispatches drivers Manage driver availability to maximize the productivity of their fleet Perform A.M. and P.M. checks on trucks and note daily Perform monthly driver reviews within the first 30 days of employment for experienced drivers in order to measure and record performance Manage driver performance and take proper disciplinary steps if necessary Know, support, and enforce company policies Manage service levels of 98% for on-time pickup and delivery Ensure payroll accuracy for assigned drivers All other duties and projects as assigned Qualifications: Ability to lead others Knowledge of the transportation industry Able to communicate in both writing and verbally Proven ability to solve problems while working in high-pressure situations 3 years of leadership experience within the transportation industry preferred Experience in McLeod is a plus Additional Information: EEOC: SOAR Transportation Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Benefits Include: PTO Paid Holidays 401k Medical Dental Vision Life.