Fleet Manager, Turnpike - Calgary, Canada - Bison Transport

Bison Transport

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Fleet Manager (FM) is responsible for the overall productivity and performance of their assigned drivers and tractors.

You will accomplish this through ongoing review of key performance indicators, followed by active participation in strategies to positively affect results.

You are expected to address issues that go beyond the scope of regular daily activity.

You are also expected to be a leader for the entire fleet by providing direction and support on a day to day basis.

Must be well organized, an excellent communicator and have a keen sense of timeliness in prioritizing personal and fleet activities.

Specific Responsibilities include:

Lead and retain a designated fleet of drivers as well as an assigned fleet
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
Ensure that all daily dispatch activities are carried out in a timely manner
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

This position is Monday - Friday schedule, daytime working hours.

To learn more about a day in the life of our Dispatch department, please visit our blog and watch a short video:

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 worklife 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.