Fleet Manager

at  Eassons Transportation Group

Since 1945 – Family owned and operated - Eassons Transportation Group is headquartered in Kentville NS, with terminals in Coldbrook, NS, Sydney, NS, Albany, PEI, Moncton, NB, Mount Pearl, NL, Belleville, ON and Mississauga, ON. Eassons operates approximately 325 trucks and employs over 500 people. Eassons Transportation Group provides dry and temperature-controlled TL/LTL services across Canada and the United States.
Opportunity exists for a Fleet Manager based out of the Ontario and New Brunswick region.
As a key member of the Operations team, the Fleet Manager will be responsible for a team of professional long-haul drivers and for the utilization of assigned equipment. Reporting directly to the Lead Fleet Manager, the successful candidate will play an active role in achieving operational goals and team targets.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Working knowledge of Truckmate and PC Miler is an asset
• Minimum 2 years verifiable experience in a similar role
• Relevant post-secondary education or a combination of related education and experience is required

• Performance Manage a team of approximately 30 Drivers/Brokers
• Single source of contact for all drivers
• Maintain and update Truckmate dispatch software
• Oversee loads from pickup to delivery
• Monitor hours of service
• Maintain records and documentation
• Other duties as required