Fleet Manager

Armour Transportation Systems is currently seeking a  Fleet Manager to join our team Moncton, NB.  The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of a fleet of 35 company and/or owner-operator (with the ability to flex to 45) trucks coordinating the safe and timely movement of all freight into and out of Atlantic Canada.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

· Driver Relationships with Long Haul Fleet  

· Ability to work with and lead a team  

· Ensure driver training completion/compliance for Macro Use  

· Ensure fleets achieve miles per week targets  

· Manage and maximize up-time of fleet  

· On-time delivery  

· Retention of fleet and work with the recruiting team on programs to enhance  

Idle-time management of fleet  

· Safety compliance (HOS, speed, hard braking) 

· Load Planning – work with planning team to optimize and maximize service to customers.  

· Equipment Utilization – Trailer Bank  

· Vacation planning of your fleet to ensure adequate power to meet customer requirements  

· Direct contact for Customer Service Team on Long Haul moves  

· Analytical decision making  

· Able to give and accept constructive criticism  

· Solid understanding of geography and time and distance  

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Education and Experience Criteria:  

· CITT, Business Certificate, Industry Certification, or 2 to 5 years previous work experience in the transportation industry  

· minimum of 2 years dispatch experience  

· previous experience supervising others will be considered an asset  

· Excellent time management skills  

Technical Skills:  

· Computer literacy and a strong understanding of Microsoft Office is required.  

· Experience and understanding of the TruckMate system is considered an asset.   

Working Conditions:  

· Fast-paced, deadline-driven terminal/office environment.  

· There is a high volume of communication via email, phone, and satellite.  

·Ability to adapt to ever changing priorities and deadlines  

About Armour Transportation Systems

Armour Transportation Systems is an award-winning, world-class transportation and logistics company. We are a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies, and a Top Fleet Employer.

Founded in the early 1930s, Armour Transportation Systems has grown to be one of the largest trucking carriers in Canada, with 26 terminals, 4,000 pieces of equipment, nine maintenance facilities, over 750,000 square feet of warehouse space, and more than 2,000 team members.

Our vision is to be the dominant gateway between Atlantic Canada and the world, realizing profitable growth through leading transportation and logistics solutions, global partnerships, exceptional employees, and strategic acquisitions.

Employment Equity

Armour Transportation Systems is committed to the principles of employment equity. The purpose of employment equity is to ensure that no person is denied employment opportunities or benefits for reasons unrelated to ability.

Armour Transportation Systems welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, African Canadians and other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities, and women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your expression of interest for this position.