Fleet Manager - Solar Transport
Maverik, Inc. · Des Moines, IA · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Position Summary & Day-to-Day Responsibilities
This role oversees daily dispatch and fleet operations for assigned driver territories, ensuring customer freight is delivered safely, efficiently, and on time. The Fleet Manager serves as the primary point of contact for drivers, balancing service expectations, driver satisfaction, equipment utilization, and operational performance.
- Manage daily dispatch operations, ensuring customer orders are planned, assigned, and delivered within requested service windows.
- Serve as the primary supervisor for assigned drivers, providing coaching, support, and performance feedback.
- Monitor driver schedules and work hours to ensure compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
- Partner with Customer Service, Operations, and carrier partners to maximize fleet capacity and maintain service commitments.
- Analyze operational performance, identify service challenges, and implement solutions that improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure driver safety, regulatory compliance, accurate pay documentation, and adherence to company standards and procedures.
Requirements
- Experience managing transportation, logistics, dispatch, or fleet operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Experience supporting and coaching drivers or frontline team members to achieve performance goals.
- Strong organizational and planning abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- The ability to analyze operational challenges, make sound decisions, and adapt quickly in a changing environment.
- A commitment to safety, compliance, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Previous transportation or trucking industry experience (a plus).
- Experience utilizing dispatch management or in-truck communication systems (a plus).
- Prior leadership, supervisory, or people-management experience (a plus).
Benefits
- Full Health, Dental, and Vision Package with company contribution to cost.
- In-Store and Fuel Discounts.
- Retailer Retirement plan with company match (401K).
- Eligible for the annual incentive bonus program.
- Profit Sharing: When Maverik succeeds, so do you.
- Comprehensive Paid Time-Off Policy, along with additional perks and benefits.
Pay
Compensation Range: $55,000 - $60,000 + DOE and Bonus Opportunities. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Maverik considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.