FLEET MANAGER

Overview

Work Where You Matter. Dollar General is a mission-driven company focused on Serving Others. Opportunities exist across Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center, and Private Fleet Team. We value the unique strengths and perspectives of each employee.

Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at

Responsible for the overall on-site operation of the Dollar General dedicated fleet. Manages the on-site fleet team. Accountable for all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including on-time store deliveries, tractor utilization, reverse logistics (backhaul and rolltainer management), and related activities. Responsible for developing and managing the annual private fleet budget and accountable for the P&L.

• Manages dedicated operations and leads fleet team members to deliver on-time freight pickup and delivery, driver tractor utilization, safety compliance, and reverse logistics management. Uses the driver management tool to dispatch, track, and report results. 50%.
• Partners with the Sr Transportation Manager to develop and execute a strategic plan to support P&L, expense management, and driver growth. Aligns with Private Fleet Performance Indicators while adhering to applicable regulations.
• Accountable for driver training, driver payroll, time-at-home, driver retention, idle reduction, MPG improvement, dispatch and load optimization, equipment usage, and effective use of the driver management system.
• Champion driver retention by building and maintaining driver relationships, addressing home time, payroll, equipment issues, logging violations, and related needs.
• Provides ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and project participation for the Outbound Operations team, including development of scorecards and implementation of new ideas and processes.
• Manages operations and leads fleet team members to deliver results including on-time freight pickup and delivery, driver tractor utilization, safety compliance, and reverse logistics management. Uses the driver management tool to dispatch, track, and report results. 50%.

• Proven leadership and knowledge of the transportation industry, FMCSA Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) program, and DOT regulations.
• Experience managing dedicated fleet operations and OTR drivers.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving, and innovative thinking.
• Excellent attention to detail, planning, and organization skills.
• Proficient in transportation optimization software for routing, tendering, scheduling, and shipment tracking, as well as MS Office software.
• Ability to function in a high-stress environment.
• 10% travel required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Logistics preferred.
• Transportation experience managing at least 50 drivers preferred.