Job description
Halvor Lines, Inc. a leader in the transportation industry, is seeking Full Time Fleet Manager/Dispatcher for their fast paced and growing van division. Voted a "Best Fleet to Drive For" 11 years running, join an excellent company that has been in business for over 55 years!
This position is responsible for overseeing and managing the Class A Drivers' daily activities and responsibilities while the drivers are driving all over the US and Canada. The position is based out of Superior, WI.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Communicates and greets drivers in a professional, friendly manner and encourages drivers to be safe out on the road. Maintains a favorable working relationship with drivers.
- Ensures timely response to any in cab message by identifying themselves per message. In addition, identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Through the effective use of the computer system:
- Provides the drivers with their pickup and delivery appointments and ensures the accurate time of the delivered and/or picked up load is in the system.
- Determines when the driver is ready for their next load.
- Ensures efficient scheduling and routing based on HOS.
- Monitors the drivers’ in cab system usage to ensure the driver is correctly utilizing the in cab system.
- Determines when additional technological training is needed and schedules training accordingly.
- Monitor idle percentage and fuel compliance to keep at a reasonable level. Address issues/concerns as needed.
- Creates daily lists of available drivers and available loads and ensures all available loads and drivers are covered and communicates this to the appropriate individuals.
- In coordination with the Traffic Coordinator, plans delivery of loads and manages the empty trucks and bobtail movement. Coordinates any bobtail moves with the Director of Fleet Managers.
- Manages utilization of drop yards, i.e. one for one drop and hooks.
- Communicates with Weekend Operations on all scheduled loads, including trips in process, deliveries/drops, drivers waiting on loads and those bringing back trailers.
- Oversees each driver’s mileage by reviewing the driver movement report weekly and monthly; works with and encourages the drivers to increase and maximize their monthly mileage goals of 9,000 solo miles or 15,000 for teams.
- Manages the drivers daily hours of service and ensuring the driver has the legal hours to run the load.
- Assists driver with trip planning as needed.
- Reports any unsafe issues or compliance concerns to Safety.
- Maintains up-to-date awareness of the industry trends and customers and brokers business status.
- Schedule and complete driver annual reviews in a timely manner.
- Assists scheduling drivers’ training as required/needed.
- Communicate with all divisions to flex capacity when available.
- Assists with scheduling Drug and Alcohol testing as needed per Safety Department request.
- Ensures the drivers’ pay is entered correctly before it goes to Payroll by reviewing routing and continuity, and determines any extra pay which includes: Lumpers, Layovers, New York City, Ramp pay, Stop pay, City pay, Detention, Canadian Border Crossing, and Breakdowns.
- Address all driver performance issues as needed. Brings recurring and/or unresolved problems to the Director of Fleet Managers and/or Human Resources.
- Documents performance related issues and escalate to Director of Fleet Managers and/or Human Resources when necessary.
- Verify load information appears correct in TMW, correct errors as needed.
- Tracks drivers’ vacation, days off and home time.
- Participates in new driver orientation as requested
- Attends staff meetings and training programs, as requested.
- Provides backup for the Operations staff as needed.
- Attends work consistently and punctually. Requests time off per policy.
- Ability to achieve goals set forth by management.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education &/or Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED). A college degree in Transportation and/or Logistics is preferable.
- Two years prior experience in Transportation/Logistics or a related field strongly preferred.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- A combination of education and experience can be used at the discretion of management.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to lead a team effectively.
- Knowledge and understanding of the FMCSA Regulations and other transportation principles.
- Strong motivation and negotiating skills to motivate and assist drivers.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate and carry-out duties and responsibilities in an environment with constant interruptions, call volumes and changes.
- Must be flexible and patient in dealing with changing situations.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Must be proficient with computers and relevant software applications and general office equipment.
- Ability to manage and monitor assigned group of drivers effectively.
Competitive Wage and Benefits!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
