Assistant Fleet Manager
Dance.com · Xenia, OH · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
About the role
DanceOne is seeking a CDL-A licensed Assistant Trucking Operations Lead to support fleet safety, driver compliance, and DOT-regulated operations across national tours. This role partners directly with the Fleet & Trucking Manager and plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and audit-ready fleet.
Responsibilities
- Support load planning, dispatch execution, route optimization, and driver coverage
- Manage exceptions like breakdowns, delays, weather, and customer escalations
- Cook up downtime, repairs, and vehicle readiness coordination with maintenance
- Ensure completion of BOLs, PODs, lumper receipts, and scale tickets
- Maintain and assist with DOT compliance systems and documentation
- Driver Qualification (DQ) files, Hours of Service (HOS) monitoring and corrections
- DVIRs, pre-trip/post-trip compliance, and defect resolution tracking
- Coordinate Drug & Alcohol program steps with HR/TPA and support DOT audits
- Enforce safety policies; lead incident response, documentation, and corrective actions
- Run driver coaching on safety events, scores, and behaviors
- Conduct safety meetings, tailgates, and intervention tracking
- Administer or backup Samsara: user setup, device health, geofences, and workflows
- ELD/HOS workflow management and safety/camera event review
- Build weekly/monthly safety and utilization reports
- Train drivers and supervisors on Samsara best practices
- Track operational costs, detention/layovers, accessorials, tolls, and fuel transactions
- Support payroll inputs and reduce cost leakage through documentation controls
- Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and update processes based on regulatory and operational learnings
- Participate in training programs and support standard work implementation
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL (Required)
- MUST be 21 years of age or older
- Minimum 3–5 years of CDL driving and/or trucking operations experience
- Working knowledge of ELD systems, DOT regulations, and FMCSA compliance
- Proven safety-first mindset and operational discipline and leadership
Qualifications
If you take pride in safe, compliant trucking operations, teamwork, and supporting complex, multi-state logistics, this is your opportunity to join a company that relies on disciplined fleet execution to deliver live events nationwide.
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of Samsara and other relevant software tools
Benefits
- Competitive Salary (Will be commensurate with CDL tenure, regulatory expertise, and leadership experience)
- Quality Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, along with options for FSA, HSA, and other supplementary insurance plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential 24/7 support, including counseling and work-life resources, to promote employee well-being
- 401(k) with generous employer match
- Company-paid holidays and PTO
Pay
Salary will be commensurate with CDL tenure, regulatory expertise, and leadership experience.
Schedule
The position is full-time and exempt.