Fleet Logistics & Transportation Manager

About the role

The Fleet Logistics & Transportation Manager leads the movement of company fleet vehicles across a nationwide network, balancing service commitments, delivery timelines, driver availability, regulatory requirements, and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate transportation options to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant vehicle movements.
• Manage and coordinate a nationwide network of independent contract drivers, including CDL and non-CDL drivers.
• Oversee transportation coordinators/dispatchers to ensure consistent dispatch coverage, accurate communication, and timely follow-up.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for driver logistics, route changes, delivery issues, and transportation-related problem resolution.
• Maintain and monitor transportation records, including driver files, trip documentation, logs, receipts, proof of delivery, fuel or travel expenses, and other required supporting documentation.
• Ensure transportation activities comply with DOT/FMCSA requirements, company policies, safety expectations, and CDL/non-CDL driver and vehicle requirements.
• Use transportation, fleet, dispatch, GPS, document management, and business software systems to assign work, track movement, monitor costs, maintain records, identify issues, and improve workflow efficiency.
• Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, supporting company safety meetings, and reinforcing safe transportation practices.
• Collaborate with Sales, Rental, Operations, Service, Fleet, Finance, and other departments to confirm unit readiness, delivery requirements, customer expectations, cost approvals, billing details, and schedule changes.
• Monitor transportation spend, review invoices and receipts, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support budget-conscious decision-making for vehicle movement.
• Communicate professionally and proactively with internal teams, drivers, vendors, and customers regarding delivery status, delays, documentation needs, and issue resolution.
• Investigate and resolve transportation-related service concerns, delivery discrepancies, driver issues, or customer complaints in coordination with appropriate departments.
• Develop, document, and improve transportation procedures, dispatch workflows, driver communication standards, and compliance-related processes.

Requirements

This role requires a bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, transportation, business management, operations, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. Three or more years of experience in transportation, dispatch, fleet logistics, vehicle movement, or related operations, preferably in a multi-location or nationwide transportation environment, is required. Prior experience supervising dispatchers, coordinators, drivers, or logistics support staff is preferred. A working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA requirements applicable to CDL and non-CDL drivers, driver qualification documentation, hours-of-service/log requirements, vehicle compliance, safety expectations, and related recordkeeping is essential. Strong organizational, communication, follow-up, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment are necessary. The ability to support after-hours driver logistics and urgent transportation issues as business needs require is also important.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, transportation, business management, operations, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience, is required. Three or more years of experience in transportation, dispatch, fleet logistics, vehicle movement, or related operations, preferably in a multi-location or nationwide transportation environment, is required. Prior experience supervising dispatchers, coordinators, drivers, or logistics support staff is preferred. A working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA requirements applicable to CDL and non-CDL drivers, driver qualification documentation, hours-of-service/log requirements, vehicle compliance, safety expectations, and related recordkeeping is essential. Strong organizational, communication, follow-up, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment are necessary. The ability to support after-hours driver logistics and urgent transportation issues as business needs require is also important.

Skills

• Transportation logistics and dispatch judgment
• Cost management and operational decision-making
• Software, systems, and data accuracy
• Professional communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Organization, follow-through, and attention to detail
• Problem-solving, urgency, and sound judgment under pressure
• Leadership, coaching, and employee development

Benefits

• Generous Paid Leave and 12 Paid Holidays
• Competitive health insurance, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, and short/long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Discounts on travel, entertainment, and more

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with availability outside normal business hours as needed to support driver logistics, delivery issues, and time-sensitive transportation needs.