Fleet Manager

at  Armour Transportation Systems

Armour Transportation Systems is currently seeking a Fleet Manager to join our team Moncton, NB. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of a fleet of 35 company and/or owner-operator (with the ability to flex to 45) trucks coordinating the safe and timely movement of all freight into and out of Atlantic Canada.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:

• CITT, Business Certificate, Industry Certification, or 2 to 5 years previous work experience in the transportation industry
• minimum of 2 years dispatch experience
• previous experience supervising others will be considered an asset
• Excellent time management skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Computer literacy and a strong understanding of Microsoft Office is required.
• Experience and understanding of the TruckMate system is considered an asset.

• Driver Relationships with Long Haul Fleet
• Ability to work with and lead a team
• Ensure driver training completion/compliance for Macro Use
• Ensure fleets achieve miles per week targets
• Manage and maximize up-time of fleet
• On-time delivery
• Retention of fleet and work with the recruiting team on programs to enhance

Idle-time management of fleet

• Safety compliance (HOS, speed, hard braking)
• Load Planning – work with planning team to optimize and maximize service to customers.
• Equipment Utilization – Trailer Bank
• Vacation planning of your fleet to ensure adequate power to meet customer requirements
• Direct contact for Customer Service Team on Long Haul moves
• Analytical decision making
• Able to give and accept constructive criticism

• Solid understanding of geography and time and distance