Fleet Manager

About Kavkaz Express

Over the past 2 years, supply chain management, transportation, and logistics have dominated the world headlines. Everything you buy or (don’t buy because it’s not on the store shelves) is impacted by the global supply chain and transportation industries. Now it’s your chance to join one of the fastest growing and critical industries in the world today.

Kavkaz Express, LLC is a leading international logistics and transportation company with domestic offices in Denver, CO, Chicago, IL, Hackensack, NJ, and a transportation terminal in Gary, IN. We warehouse, move, deliver, and optimize the critical supply chain management for our customers – with flawless execution. As a result, we have experienced phenomenal growth since 2014, our founding year, with average revenue increases of 125% every year. We employ over 175 of the best and brightest colleagues - all driven by our company purpose: We exist to ensure our colleagues and customers LEVEL UP. And we are guided daily, by our six company values:

1) Safety is the foundation of our company.

2) We each conduct ourselves and the business with the highest integrity.

3) We each take personal accountability for everything we do.

4) We operate as a united Kavkaz.

5) We embrace change as the opportunity to make something better.

6) We chase perfection every day.

We are a company of entrepreneurs and doers and the sky’s the limit. If this sounds like a place where you’d want to level up, we would love to hear from you.

Job Summary

KAVKAZ Express LLC is looking for an experienced Fleet Manager to join our team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and manage the programs for utilization, maintenance, repair and replacement of fleet
• Coordinate, supervise and participate in the repair and servicing of the fleet (preventive maintenance plan, such as oil change schedule, etc.)
• Schedule maintenance of vehicles, comply with driving regulations
• Schedule annual inspections, apply for EZpass and registrations
• Address all driver issues and questions as quickly as possible
• Respond to inquiries regarding trailer rentals
• Install Logbooks
• Prepare reports detailing the effectiveness of the fleet
• Perform administrative functions, including but not limited to creating and signing truck and trailers lease agreements, emailing, signing and printing out agreements for the drivers; scanning, and completing repair orders; processing parking space and monthly rent payments, etc.
• Search system for registration and inspection information for drivers
• Call customers to collect past due payments for parking lot spaces
• Release and return the company equipment to and from our customers
  
• Oversee the office in Gary, IN; travel twice a week to meet with the drivers and staff
  
• Other related duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Skills:

• High school diploma; Associates or Bachelor Degree is preferred
• 2 years of proven experience in fleet maintenance or operations in the trucking company
• Valid CDL A is preferred 
• Over the road driving experience is preferred
• Must know truck and trailer components
• Must have previous experience working and managing staff within the trucking industry
  
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations, company policies and procedures
• Excellent planning and leadership abilities
• An eye for detail
• Computer savvy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to excellent customer service
• Ability to work well independently and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• A proven leader and team player, dependable, consistent, and reliable

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Talking, hearing, and lifting up to 30 pounds

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Fitness assistance

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000