Fleet manager (dedicated)

Job Details:

Job Location: Corporate Office - Minneapolis, MN

Salary Range: $61,800.00 - $86,500.00

Job Shift: Day

We're looking for a Fleet Manager (Dedicated) to join our team! In this role, you'll coordinate freight planning, driver assignments, and equipment utilization for a Dedicated Trucking division. You'll help maximize driver and fleet productivity, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver exceptional service to both internal and external customers. You'll serve as a key point of contact for drivers while supporting day-to-day operational success and customer satisfaction.

Hiring Range: $61,800 - $86,500 / annum

Location: Corporate Office, on site

Schedule: 1st shift

Who You Are…

You are a highly organized and customer-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You enjoy building strong relationships, solving problems, and balancing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. You communicate effectively, make sound decisions under pressure, and are motivated by helping drivers and customers succeed. Experience in transportation operations, dispatching, or fleet management will help you excel in this role.

Why Work for Us?

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, and more
• Free online healthcare and mental healthcare upon hire
• 401(k) with company match
• Six paid holidays plus three floating holidays
• Accrued Paid Time Off beginning on your date of hire
• Company-paid Life Insurance with optional buy-up coverage
• Promotion-from-within culture and long-term career growth opportunities
• Quarterly non-discretionary bonus program (if applicable)

What You'll Do

• Plan and assign loads to maximize driver and equipment utilization while meeting customer expectations.
• Monitor driver hours of service and ensure compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Manage driver schedules, home time requests, and mileage expectations.
• Coordinate scheduled truck maintenance with the Maintenance Department.
• Track high-security shipments and ensure compliance with company requirements.
• Respond to driver, customer, and supplier inquiries.
• Coordinate appointments with customers, brokers, shippers, and consignees.
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize equipment utilization and operational performance.
• Manage driver payroll-related items, including advances, layovers, and non-driving pay.
• Communicate driver status changes to Safety, Payroll, Maintenance, and other departments.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and support to direct reports while fostering employee development and engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills to be Successful

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Conflict resolution skills with professionalism and patience.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and high emotional intelligence.
• Knowledge of transportation operations and DOT regulations.

Qualifications:

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Associate degree or higher in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Fleet Manager or Dispatcher.
• Experience with TMW, Omnitracs, and Qualcomm systems.
• Extensive knowledge of DOT compliance regulations, hours of service requirements, controlled substance policies, and vehicle compliance standards.

About the Role

The salary grade for this position ranges from $61,800.00 - $86,500.00. Starting pay within this range will be based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

Application Deadline

To be considered for this position, please submit your application no later than October 23, 2026.

About Koch Companies

Koch Companies is a family-owned, industry-leading organization comprised of several divisions, including Koch Logistics, United Trailer Leasing, Koch NationaLease, Koch Services, Store Opening Solutions, and Koch Trucking. Together, these divisions are driving outstanding growth and innovation in the transportation and logistics sectors. At Koch, you’ll be part of a company that values a friendly, casual, and inclusive working environment. We’re committed to your growth and success, offering opportunities for career development, access to current technology, and a culture that prioritizes mental, physical, and emotional well-being through robust wellness programs. You’ll also enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in an organization that truly values its employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Koch Companies is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices. Koch Companies strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Accommodation Statement:

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at 1-800-249-2369, to ensure that all applicants have the opportunity to participate fully in our recruitment process.

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