Fleet Manager v6.4 [Activated]

Description

In the increasingly complex global business terrain, fleet managers, also known as transportation managers, play a pivotal role in any industry that moves people or manufactures, transports, or warehouses products. In addition to optimizing transportation operations (which may include selecting vehicles; hiring, training, and scheduling drivers; and overseeing vehicle maintenance and regulatory compliance), they work closely with other key departments to support the company’s mission. Becoming a successful fleet manager requires a robust combination of education, experience, skills, and knowledge.

Fleet Manager Duties & Responsibilities

Fleet managers are usually in charge of all facets of the transportation activities of an organization, including:

• Maintain departmental compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure departmental adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
• Recordkeeping.
• Manage other employees.
• Schedule, route, maintain, and track transport vehicles.
• Negotiate with suppliers.
• Resolve disputes.
• Analyze the effectiveness of operations.
• Implement and enforce transportation scheduling and policy changes.