What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Manager position at MVT Services?
Join the MVT Family!!! Mesilla Valley Transportation is now hiring a Fleet Manager in Groveport, OH!
The Fleet Manager is responsible for supervising drivers engaged in operating trucks and trailers. This position will be based in El Paso, TX and will report to work at the terminal daily.
Responsibilities:
- Manages a fleet of about 20 - 30 truck drivers.
- Drives employees to high performance expectations, such as efficiency (improved miles per gallon), professionalism, and on-time deliveries.
- Analyzes and monitors the work quality, safety quality, attendance/punctuality, and behavior of drivers, and disciplines when necessary.
- Available for escalations and questions, as well as knowledgeable on available resources and connections.
- Assigns drivers to units and maintains truck/trailer performance by increasing truck miles to improve profitability.
- Monitors satellite communication to determine hours of driver service and to resolve driver log issues.
- Analyzes and monitors the work quality, safety quality, attendance/punctuality, and behavior of drivers, and disciplines when necessary.
- Controls expenses such as layover/motel reimbursement and unloading/advances.
- Improves fuel efficiency by limiting idle time and enforcing drivers to utilize the MVT partner truck stops when fueling trucks/trailers.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (Required).
- Supervisory experience of 15 employees (at least 1 year).
- Proficient communicator in both English and Spanish language. (Preferred)
- Strong knowledge of motor carrier operations and geography.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Mesilla Valley Transportation began in 1982 as a small independent fleet in the Southwest. In the late '80s, MVT went through a controlled growth spurt and began to encompass the 48 connected states and Canada.
Today, Mesilla Valley Transportation is one of the largest locally-owned Truck Load carriers in the U.S. We specialize in time-sensitive service between major manufacturing areas within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico borders.
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