This is a challenging role, requiring a great deal of motivation and initiative offering you the opportunity to build a rewarding career with a leading transportation company. The Fleet Manager is accountable for the overall productivity and performance of their assigned drivers and tractors. This will be accomplished through ongoing review of key performance indicators, followed by active participation in strategies to positively affect results. The Fleet Manager is also expected to be a leader for the entire department by providing direction and support on a day to day basis.
Specific Responsibilities include:
Lead and retain a designated fleet of drivers as well as an assigned fleet of tractors
Establish a good working relationship with each driver
Ensure that assigned fleet of tractors is utilized in the best interests of the company. In its basic form, this responsibility means maximizing the number of days per month that tractors are productive
Ensure that assigned drivers are meeting productivity targets
Ongoing management of driver performance outside of mileage and days of work, with a focus on company policy and procedures
Ensure payroll accuracy for assigned drivers
Working on behalf of both the driver and the company to resolve any day to day or long term issues in order to positively affect driver retention statistics
Our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Experience in the Transportation is a key asset
Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and coach
Excellent communication skills
Ability to realize sense of timeliness in prioritizing personal and fleet activities
Strong organizational skills with a clear sense of urgency about planning and executing work
Ability to maintain composure, effectiveness and flexibility under pressure will be key to your success in this position
Strong ability to adapt to varying situations
Exceptional problem solving abilities
Why Bison:
- Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career
- Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance
- Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider
- Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams
About Bison:
- Celebrating over 50 years in Business
- Named as Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures
- Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving
- Committed to environmental sustainability
Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.
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