Fleet Manager - 1st Shift - Byron Center, MI

Martin Transportation Systems, Inc. (MTS) is seeking qualified applicants for future full-time, experienced Fleet Manager openings. The ideal candidates will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and will excel in multi-tasking, communications, organization, problem-solving and time management. When you join our team in this position, you’ll manage a fleet of at least (50) OTR drivers regarding many things including but not limited to scheduling/planning, performance, safety, profitability, and retention. Attention to detail will help ensure that our customers’ freight is delivered safely and on time. Salary commensurate with experience/education.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the fleet productivity using critical performance indicators.
• Accurately manages ETAs.
• Meets load requirements.
• Assumes ownership for each load from the point of dispatch to the point of delivery.
• Dispatches complete and accurate load information at all times.
• Satisfies all border crossing, customer pick up/deliveries or other unique requirements.
• Attaches, locates and loads the correct trailers.
• Manages the personal, training, and service needs of an assigned fleet of drivers.
• Recommends and implements appropriate plans for improvement where necessary.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of formal training in a related area and/or equivalent experience, bachelor degree a plus.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be able to operate basic office machines including excellent computer skills.
• Microsoft Office product knowledge (Word, Excel).
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Creative in brainstorming and proposing new ideas and solutions to existing problems.
• Demonstrates good judgment and appropriate decision-making skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Experience in supervising and managing staff a plus.
• Must be detail oriented and have good communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Blue Cross / Blue Shield, Dental and Vision
• Paid Vacation & Holiday pay
• 401(K) – 25% Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance