Job description
THE COMPANY:
Since 1980, Stevens Transport has remained the primary choice of the Fortune 500 for delivery of perishable items and is the largest family-owned and operated climate-controlled freight company in Texas. Family is a top priority at Stevens and those values are integrated into everything we do, every day. Our award-winning service and reputation paired with state-of-the-art equipment has made us the pioneer of the industry.
Stevens Transport Corporate offices as well as it's many departments and family of companies, reside on a massive 75-acre campus just East of Dallas. As a debt free, multimodal logistics conglomerate, Stevens Transport injects unmatched integrity into a corporate business model that reflects a track record of consistent growth and success. As “America’s Trucking Family” and one of the nation’s premier employers, we understand that our biggest “assets” are our people that support the continuous growth.
If you are looking to continue with a rewarding career in Transportation & Logistics, come join the over 750 corporate family members with an exciting opportunity waiting for you!!
THE ROLE:
Our
Fleet Managers
are responsible for managing and supervising all inbound and outbound events for an assigned fleet of long-haul drivers to guarantee safe, on-time delivery. Our customers require individuals who think on a detailed but big picture scale and who are capable of making decisions “on the fly.” You are skilled at providing support while challenging and motivating drivers to always meet personal and professional benchmarks.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to perform in an environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing deadlines
- Strong mentorship skills and ability to take initiative. Capability of thriving as a team player but also driven by autonomy
- Keen analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle high volumes of inbound email, phone calls and Qualcomm satellite communications
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Driving a high level of engagement with your fleet - committing to the career success and personal growth of your drivers through positive working relationships
- Reviewing scheduled pick-up and delivery appointments daily so that plenty of hours of service (HOS) are available to legally complete the trip on time
- Confirming that each driver is fully informed of all customer and company expectations when freight assignment is received
- Routing drivers for scheduled home time and helping them to secure equipment at authorized locations along the way
- Pushing drivers to hit KPIs such as utilization and optimization
- Counseling drivers who violate safety standards or are out of compliance with DOT, and arrange for specific re-training to help them regain good standing
- Communicating service disruptions to internal associates so that deliveries are still made in time
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong computer skills in a Windows environment, including Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Highly organized and communicative – strong oral, written and interpersonal skills and must be able to interact effectively at all levels, both internally and externally
- Proven track record of making rational decisions in both routine and emergency situations
- Able to handle high volumes of inbound email
HIGHLY BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Transportation/Logistics experience
- Some knowledge of time/distance geography
- Familiarity with AS/400 operating system
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Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental, and Life Insurances available + 401(k) retirement plan and quarterly match.
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