Fleet Manager

Company: PGT Trucking, Inc.
Location: Spartanburg
Posted on: March 15, 2020

Job Description:

Position:Fleet Manager
Location:Spartensburg, SC
About PGT Trucking:Patrick A. Gallagher founded PGT in 1981 on the principles of quality customer service and personal relationships in the metals and building industry. Initially based in Industry, PA, the company started with only one tractor and two employees. Mr. Gallagher was committed to smart growth that focused on driver training and retention of the best team in the industry.With a unique investment in quality and relationships, PGT has grown to be a state-of-the art flatbed transportation company. We serve the steel, building materials, machinery, oil & gas, raw materials, aluminum, and automotive industries. Now headquartered in Aliquippa, PA, PGT remains faithful to its fundamental cornerstones of personal customer service and relationships, employee professional development and retention, and profitability. We're confident that we can sustain our progressive, proactive industry position. Our goal is to be the safest and most reliable flatbed carrier company in the industry.
What we offer:We offer a competitive base salary, full benefit options including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid time off, paid holidays, and a company matched 401K. A company cell phone is also included in this position.
Responsibilities:

• Analyzes available loads to prioritize coverage and to determine which loads will contribute to a driver's total revenue earned.
• Secures, organizes and assigns loads to drivers in manner designed to maximize efficiency and quality of performance. Gives appropriate routing directions and scheduling instructions for pick-ups and deliveries, as needed. Advises terminals and customer service of scheduling problems (pick-up and delivery).
• Attempts to maintain drivers in profitable and efficient lanes, thereby avoiding deadhead mileage.
• Instructs guides, supervises, motivates and evaluates drivers and driver trainees regarding the daily performance of their assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable Company policies and procedures. Makes recommendations to management with respect to driver's performance.
• Maintains and reviews total and per driver shipping revenues earned on a daily basis.
• Establishes and maintains productive working relationship with other Company departments and employees, as well as all Company customers. Requirements:
  • High School Diploma Required. Bachelor degree preferred.
  • Customer Service, Detailed Oriented, and Sense of Urgency mentality
  • Must have attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
    Equal Opportunity Employer

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