Fleet Manager – Hybrid

Fleet Manager – Hybrid

Requisition Id: 375130

Business Unit: LTL

Location:

Ann Arbor, MI, US, 48105

What you’ll need to succeed as a Fleet Manager at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelors degree or equivalent related work or military experience 

3 years of related work experience, including leadership experience in transportation or a related field

Strong working knowledge of freight movement systems, methodologies and procedures

Able to work 0500 – 1630 Monday – Thursday with flexibility in start and end time

Preferred qualifications:

5 years of relevant experience or masters degree in supply chain, logistics or business administration

Available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends

Working knowledge of the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry

Solid analytical skills

Experience with dispatching drivers, fleets or service center supervision

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate and influence team members

About the Fleet Manager job

Pay, benefits and more:

Competitive compensation package

Full health insurance benefits are available on day one

Life and disability insurance

Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year

10 paid company holidays

401(k) option with company match

Education assistance

Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you’ll do on a typical day:

Set work schedules and efficient routes for road flex teams (RFTs) while monitoring hours of service and other requirements, including coordinating alternative coverage plans for PTO, bereavement and absences

Act as a point of contact and escalation for RFTs, provide dispatch information, route conditions and detour guidance

Communicate with service center leadership regarding RFT dispatch and arrival helping to ensure that loads are ready to minimize downtime

Prepare reports and other documents for management regarding schedules and maintenance

Act as the primary point of contact for delays and accidents involving safety and fueling

Act as the primary point of contact for service center leadership, maintenance, and HR as appropriate to resolve issues

Support linehaul network operations, as needed

Ensure all DOT, compliance and safety requirements are adhered to and properly reported

Establish relationships with RFTs to maintain an inclusive culture and escalate any issues to management or HR for guidance/resolution

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About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

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