Captive Fleet Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Fleet Managers are the lifeline of our most valuable assets, our professional drivers. They are responsible for assisting in a variety of driver needs and ensuring our professional drivers are logistically set up for success. Fleet Managers are required to take actions or make recommendations that are given significant weight with respect to discipline, terminations, and other changes of a driver’s employment status.

Responsibilities

• Manage all driver interactions, coaching and documenting any issues
• Communicating availability and ETA’s to planning and customer service
• Be available for efficient communication with drivers, and in-house personnel
• Ensure understanding of load requirements on orders that require a Verbal dispatch.
• Confirm driver routing for expirations, maintenance, trade trucks, and home time
• Track breakdowns and PM services for tractors assigned to their fleet
• Communicate and facilitate DOT required random drug tests
• Create a culture a of safety by keeping a safety-first attitude 
• Maintain mileage goals for drivers and trucks
• Proactively coach drivers to improve the ratio of clean CSA Inspections to negative ones.
• Ensure all accessorial needs for drivers is processed as well as maintain accurate working statuses on applicable payroll reports
• Accurately audit payroll and accessorial for drivers.
• Stay ahead of Safety/DOT Expirations to prevent them from shutting down trucks.
• Communicate and establish expectations for performance, conduct, and safety, and provide ongoing feedback for the professional driver.
• Ensure that each truck’s Projected Time of Availability is accurate.
• Maintain accurate information in all programs
• Compile and submit assigned reports and attend all meetings as required.
• Follow established procedures and best practices to ensure consistency and quality.
• Enact appropriate corrective counseling for professional drivers as necessary
• Provide Training and Participate in Cross Training to ensure account coverage.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong Communication Skills including the ability to deescalate.
• Patient and Agile
• Excellent Time Management Skills
• Efficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to organize well and handle multiple projects required
• ⁠Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of applicable transportation management systems

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, supply chain, or similar field required. One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for each year of education required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience required
• Previous transportation industry experience required

Competitive Compensation

We believe in rewarding excellence. Our compensation approach balances market-based salary ranges with individual performance, experience, and tenure ensuring your pay is fair, competitive, and aligned with your growth. The posted range reflects the full pay band for the position. The expected pay range below represents where most candidates are hired, based on experience, skills, and internal equity. Candidates with more extensive or highly relevant experience may be considered toward the higher end of the overall pay band.

• Expected Pay Range: $49,657.32-$56,485.20
• Full Pay Range: $49,657.32-$77,923.79
• Pay Grade: 8
• 401(k) Match: Build your future with our generous company match.
• Serious Health Condition Pay: Financial protection when it matters most.

Robust Health & Wellness Benefits

Your well-being is our priority. Our full health benefits package is designed to support every aspect of your health—from preventive care to peace of mind:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Telemedicine Access
• Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance

Time to Recharge

We believe rest fuels results. Our time-off benefits help you maintain balance and bring your best self to work:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Time off to Volunteer

Culture-Driven Perks

We’ve created a workplace culture where people feel empowered, supported, and excited to grow. Our corporate perks are designed to elevate your everyday:

• Casual Dress Code: Dress for your day.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Advance your education with financial support.
• Employee Discount Program: Exclusive savings on everyday essentials and more.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DFSA)
• Adoption Assistance: Meaningful support for growing families.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, 24/7 support for life’s challenges.
• Pet Insurance: To protect your furry family members

Covenant Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Disability/Veteran

VEVRAA Federal Contractor