Job Description

Fleet Managers manage and dispatch approx. 45-75 assigned trucks on a continuous basis. You will be the main source of customer service to the drivers by utilizing your problem solving and managerial skills to ensure timely deliveries, safe driving, and satisfied drivers. The communication you have with your drivers will be done through computer, phone, and face-to-face conversation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Dispatch drivers on loads assigned by relaying origination, destination, type of freight, number of miles, stops, directions, and length of time using the AS400 computer system, Qualcomm satellite, face-to-face communication, and phone conversation.
• Manage approximately 45-75 trucks by assuring safe, legal, and on-time delivery of freight by monitoring effectiveness and efficiency of each driver by compiling statistics on a daily basis.
• Plan splits and swaps of loads to get drivers home, high miles, legal hours of service, and customer satisfaction.
• Troubleshoot driver problems such as home time, payroll, breakdowns, logging violations, equipment discrepancies, etc., so as to reduce the amount of driver turnover and to make the driver’s job more enjoyable.
• Interact with the marketing department to assign the most efficient and manageable loads for the drivers and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university within Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Previous dispatch and AS400 experience is a plus.

Additional Information

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.