Fleet Manager

CPG TX Houston, 601 South 14th Street, La Porte, TX 77571, USA Due to growth, ContainerPort Group, a World Group company, is currently looking for a dedicated, driven person to join our family as a Fleet Manager for our growing terminal in Houston! The Fleet Manager is the direct link between our drivers and customers and must build trusting relationships with our drivers and fully support them in day-to-day operations. In addition, the Fleet Manager will be responsible for keeping their fleet committed to shipments that safely maximize productivity and provide on-time service to the customers. Does this sound like you or fit your experience? Get in touch with us by applying here. Duties and Responsibilities Provide leadership and supervise our fleet of owner-operators (owner-operators are truck drivers who own their own truck and contract with ContainerPort Group to transport our customers’ freight) Monitor and ensure effective and efficient delivery performance, fleet profitability and compliance with regulations Assign equipment as needed Maximize efficiency and profitability of every delivery Oversee fair and equitable distribution of loads amongst contractors Plan and execute order of deliveries to create efficient load drop-offs and pick-ups Ability to accept and decline loads and coordinate with the Customer Success team Negotiate rates with contractors outside of the ICOA Develop lasting relationships with fleet of contractors to improve performance and encourage retention Resolve customer/terminal/rail disputes involving contractors Monitor contractor’s compliance and use discretion to take appropriate action related to the following: DOT and compliance regulations, controlled substance suspicion, hours of service, vehicle compliance Coordinate required training for fleet of contractors Education and Experience Alignment with ContainerPort Group’s purpose, brand promise and core values. 2-5 years of intermodal/container transportation experience required Working knowledge of DOT regulations Experience working with fleet of contractors/owner operators Exemplary customer service and interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information to customers and owner-operators in a clear, focused, and concise manner. Strategic thinker who is comfortable in a fast-paced, always-on, deadline driven environment. Ability to effectively prioritize and accurately execute time sensitive tasks. Computerized dispatch skills (experience using TMS) Strong computer skills and experience using MS Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word Competitive compensation Life, AD&D, & Disability insurance Employee Assistance Program 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match Paid Time Off Internal Mobility & professional development opportunities Tuition assistance Bonus Eligibility Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr