Fleet Manager - Mississauga, Canada - Bison Transport

Bison Transport
Bison Transport
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Mississauga, Canada

1 month ago

Sophia Lee

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The Fleet Manager - Fleet Management Program (FM FMP) is responsible for the overall productivity, performance and satisfaction of their assigned carriers.

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

The FMP FM is expected to address issues that go beyond the scope of regular daily activity.

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


Specific responsibilities include:

  • Personal involvement in daytoday carrier trip execution and problem solving to support a positive carrier experience and maximize miles per day
  • Clear understanding of all tractor availability in order to ensure that capacity is fully captured by the planner
  • Regularly monitoring daily truck availability, both for current day and future availability
  • Active involvement in breakdowns, both with the carrier and Bison OTR, to ensure downtime is minimized.
  • Planning according to Bison Highway Planning Standards, ensuring plans are both achievable and productive to meet the service requirements of the customer
  • Involved in carrier selection on potential dedicated runs or scheduled departure times
  • Carrier Management involves the ongoing management of carrier performance outside of utilization and planning, with a focus on company policy and procedures as per the FMP sign on contract
  • Carrier retention involves working on behalf of both the carrier and the company to resolve any day to day or longterm issues in order to positively affect the carrier experience

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • 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 problemsolving 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 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.
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