Assistant Fleet Manager

Job Description:

Responsible for the overall management and daily operation of the Laredo truck fleet to ensure customer needs are being met effectively and in a timely manner.

You will work with your team to ensure on-time service is met per customers’ expectations, by supporting drivers, identifying issues, and using critical thinking skills to find solutions.

We are looking for individuals who are available to work a flexible work week which would include some weekend coverage.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

. Experience in managing a 25 to 30 truck fleet.

. Strong leadership skills to Manage local drivers efficiently to maximize revenue.

. Understand and coordinate daily load capacity needs/opportunities and communicate with leadership/management.

· Strong Customer Service Skills with strong written and oral communication

. Communicate professionally and effectively with customers on account issues and questions.

· Experience with dispatching/routes.

. Understand and coordinate truck load planning.

. Manage and oversee truck maintenance and repairs

· Basic knowledge of Motor Carrier Operations/Transportation and geography.

. Knowledge of FMCSA regulations.

. Knowledge of Freight Brokerage Operations and Carrier Agreements

· Competent user of MS Office, Email, Computer Literate

. Maintains regular and punctual attendance

. Works well with others

. Maintain a positive, clean, organized, and safe work environment

. Bilingual in English and Spanish

Location: Laredo, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday, some weekends

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: DOE

Drug Test and Background Check required.

Education:

High school or equivalent, CDL preferred,

Experience:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Transportation management: 4 years (Preferred)
• Load Planning/Dispatch: 4 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English and Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person