Transportation / Equipment Fleet Manager
Job Type
Full-time
Description

The Transportation/Fleet Manager is the process owner for the vehicle and equipment lease programs, FMCSA compliance, and the Transportation Management System. This includes responsibility for managing and/or performing reviews of: TMS software system performance, vehicle leases, agreements, contract terms and conditions, including service contracts, making sure that they comply with the business needs/policies as well as federal and state laws, then shall submit contracts to management with recommendations and for further review and/or appropriate signatures.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Transportation Management System team 
  • Main point of contact with Transportation Management System (TMS) provider for issues that arise
  • Manages research, pricing reviews, and negotiations with TMS provider to carriers
  • Resolves billing disputes and freight claims with carriers
  • Leads the process of in-fleeting and de-fleeting vehicles and forklifts including registration and licensing
  • Leads the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) program, vehicle tracking, establishes drivers and users in the database, provide technical assistance/training, monitoring reporting, and makes recommendations to improve performance/compliance
  • Reviews policies to ensure they meet the Company’s guidelines and policies and ensure compliance with government rules and regulations and file paperwork in support of this compliance
  • Performs routine contract review and administration duties
  • Leads deployment of new transportation technology projects
  • Receives and responds to carrier calls and works with divisions to set up additional carrier options
  • Quickly and efficiently communicate to internal and external customers to resolve problems
  • Manage vehicle/equipment leases, GeoTab, fuel card, and vehicle/equipment maintenance/PM programs as well as assisting divisions with sourcing of maintenance facilities 
  • Oversees FMCSA program for Corporation. Provides awareness to management on non-compliance issues.
  • Involved with the freight carrier and vehicle insurance programs and assists with making coverage recommendations.
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements

Education and Experience: 

  • Degree in business, logistics, or related field required.
  • 2 or more years of previous experience with contract administration, required
  • 3 or more years Transportation Management Software experience, required
  • Experience managing a large fleet including trucks, trailers, sales vehicles, and forklifts, strongly preferred
  • 3-5 years of prior supervisor experience, preferred
  • Ability to quickly build trust and professional relationships with internal and external customers

  

Benefits: At The Bay Family of Companies, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of our employees & their families. 

  • Health benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance. A wellness program with incentives. 
  • Financial security with a 401(k) with a generous company match, a Health Savings Account option, and life & disability insurance for unexpected events. 
  • Work-Life balance supported by a generous amount of paid time off and holidays to recharge.
  • Additional perks include employee discounts, company events and recognition programs.

***This employment advertisement is not applicable to individuals who reside in the states of California or Colorado.***