Transportation / Equipment Fleet Manager

Job Type


Full-time

Description

The Transportation/Fleet Manager is the process owner for the vehicle and equipment lease programs, FMCSA compliance, and the Transportation Management System. This includes responsibility for managing and/or performing reviews of: TMS software system performance, vehicle leases, agreements, contract terms and conditions, including service contracts, making sure that they comply with the business needs/policies as well as federal and state laws, then shall submit contracts to management with recommendations and for further review and/or appropriate signatures.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the Transportation Management System team
• Main point of contact with Transportation Management System (TMS) provider for issues that arise
• Manages research, pricing reviews, and negotiations with TMS provider to carriers
• Resolves billing disputes and freight claims with carriers
• Leads the process of in-fleeting and de-fleeting vehicles and forklifts including registration and licensing
• Leads the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) program, vehicle tracking, establishes drivers and users in the database, provide technical assistance/training, monitoring reporting, and makes recommendations to improve performance/compliance
• Reviews policies to ensure they meet the Company's guidelines and policies and ensure compliance with government rules and regulations and file paperwork in support of this compliance
• Performs routine contract review and administration duties
• Leads deployment of new transportation technology projects
• Receives and responds to carrier calls and works with divisions to set up additional carrier options
• Quickly and efficiently communicate to internal and external customers to resolve problems
• Manage vehicle/equipment leases, GeoTab, fuel card, and vehicle/equipment maintenance/PM programs as well as assisting divisions with sourcing of maintenance facilities
• Oversees FMCSA program for Corporation. Provides awareness to management on non-compliance issues.
• Involved with the freight carrier and vehicle insurance programs and assists with making coverage recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Degree in business, logistics, or related field required.
• 2 or more years of previous experience with contract administration, required
• 3 or more years Transportation Management Software experience, required
• Experience managing a large fleet including trucks, trailers, sales vehicles, and forklifts, strongly preferred
• 3-5 years of prior supervisor experience, preferred
• Ability to quickly build trust and professional relationships with internal and external customers

Benefits: At The Bay Family of Companies, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of our employees & their families.

• Health benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance. A wellness program with incentives.
• Financial security with a 401(k) with a generous company match, a Health Savings Account option, and life & disability insurance for unexpected events.
• Work-Life balance supported by a generous amount of paid time off and holidays to recharge.
• Additional perks include employee discounts, company events and recognition programs.

***This employment advertisement is not applicable to individuals who reside in the states of California or Colorado.***