FLEET MANAGER I

Oversees the on-site operations of Dollar General’s dedicated fleet, managing the fleet team and ensuring performance targets such as on-time deliveries, tractor utilization, and reverse logistics are met. Responsible for developing and managing the annual fleet budget and is accountable for the overall profit and loss.

The Fleet Manager I is responsible for the overall on-site operation of the Dollar General dedicated fleet. Manages the on-site fleet team. Accountable for all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) (on-time store deliveries, tractor utilization, reverse logistics including backhaul and rolltainer management, etc. Responsible for developing and managing the annual private fleet budget and is ultimately accountable for the profit and loss.

Job Responsibility

• Manages dedicated operations and leads fleet team members to deliver results that include, among other things, on-time freight pickup and delivery, driver tractor utilization, safety compliance, and reverse logistics management. Uses the driver management tool to dispatch, track, and report results. (50%)
• Partners with Sr Transportation Manager, to develop and execute a strategic plan to support P&L, expense maintenance and active driver growth. This includes business execution to achieve Private Fleet Performance Indicators while adhering to Federal, State, local, and organizational rules and regulations. (30%)
• Accountable for overall driver training, driver payroll, time-at-home, driver retention, idle reduction, MPG improvement, driver load dispatch assignment, load optimization, equipment usage, and effective use of the driver management system. (10%)
• Champion Driver retention by building and maintaining driver relationships through understanding and meeting driver needs. These needs include, but are not limited to, home time, payroll, utility, equipment breakdowns, logging violations, equipment issues, etc. (5%)
• Provides ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and project participation for the Outbound Operations team that includes, among other things, the development of scorecards for specific key performance indicators, analysis of the data and implementation of new ideas and processes. (5%)

Working Conditions

• At least 10% travel.

Job Qualifications

• Proven leadership and knowledge of the transportation industry, FMCSA Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) program, and DOT regulations.
• Experience managing dedicated fleet operations and OTR drivers.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills both written and verbal, listening and interpersonal skills with strong problem solving and innovative thinking.
• Excellent attention to detail, planning, and organization skills.
• Proficient in usage of transportation optimization software to perform routing, tendering, scheduling, and shipment tracking, as well as MS Office software.
• Ability to function in a high-stress environment.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business or Logistics preferred.
• Transportation experience managing at least 50 drivers preferred.