What you'll need to succeed as a Fleet Manager at XPO
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
- 3 years of related work experience, including leadership experience in transportation or a related field
- Strong working knowledge of freight movement systems, methodologies and procedures
- Able to work 0500-1630 Thursday-Sunday with flexibility in start and end time
Preferred qualifications:
- 5 years of relevant experience or master's degree in supply chain, logistics or business administration
- Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends
- Working knowledge of the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry
- Solid analytical skills
- Experience with dispatching drivers, fleets or service center supervision
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate and influence team members
About the Fleet Manager job
Pay, benefits and more:
- Competitive compensation package
- Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
- Life and disability insurance
- Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
- 10 paid company holidays
- 401(k) option with company match
- Education assistance
- Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan
What you'll do on a typical day:
- Set work schedules and efficient routes for road flex teams (RFTs) while monitoring hours of service and other requirements, including coordinating alternative coverage plans for PTO, bereavement and absences
- Act as a point of contact and escalation for RFTs, provide dispatch information, route conditions and detour guidance
- Communicate with service center leadership regarding RFT dispatch and arrival helping to ensure that loads are ready to minimize downtime
- Prepare reports and other documents for management regarding schedules and maintenance
- Act as the primary point of contact for delays and accidents involving safety and fueling
- Act as the primary point of contact for service center leadership, maintenance, and HR as appropriate to resolve issues
- Support linehaul network operations, as needed
- Ensure all DOT, compliance and safety requirements are adhered to and properly reported
- Establish relationships with RFTs to maintain an inclusive culture and escalate any issues to management or HR for guidance/resolution
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Annual Salary Range: $66,560 - 77,366. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.
About XPO
XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.
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