{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f2afb4623862ce66b6c93708","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f2afb4623862ce66b6c93708","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f2afb4623862ce66b6c93708","title":"Fleet Manager","description":"TMC Transportation is the nation’s largest employee-owned, open deck transportation company. Founded in 1972, and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, TMC provides expert transportation services and supply-chain management solutions throughout the 48 contiguous states. If you’re seeking a rewarding career at a dynamic company built on integrity, innovation and dedication to quality and customer service, then join us in our Destination of Excellence.\nTMC Offers:\nCompetitive Salary\nComprehensive Benefit Package\n401(k) Plan\nEmployee Ownership - ESOP!\nTMC Transportation has an immediate full-time opening for a Fleet Manager working out of our office in Columbia, SC.\nShift: Monday-Friday, 7am- 4:30pm\nPRIMARY FUNCTION:\nThe primary function for a Fleet Manager is to utilize coaching and leadership skills to manage approximately 35-40 drivers and achieve specific goals. These goals include meeting pick-up and delivery requirements, maximizing revenue, driver productivity, and other established company goals for retaining drivers and achieving an excellent safety record.\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nReview driver check calls to determine driver location and estimated delivery times.\nReceive load assignments from Customer Service and review to ensure the appropriateness of such driver work assignments.\nDispatch loads to the drivers (issue load information, loading instructions, directions, routing, and fuel information).\nCall customers to obtain directions information and schedule loading/delivery appointments, as necessary.\nNotify Customer Service Department of issues/changes that might impact customer expectations or affect load assignments.\nPromote safety throughout all areas of operations, including the dispatching of loads in accordance with the drivers hours of availability.\nFocus on driver retention by understanding driver requirements/preferences, by monitoring driver performance to ensure driver requirements are being met, and by keeping drivers informed and motivated.\nIdentify, track, and resolve performance issues by conducting driver evaluations and driver route and hold meetings.\nResolve driver conflicts, problems, and requests with respect to matters such as, home time, pay, equipment, and load assignments.\nEnsure the awareness of and enforce company policies.\nMaintain records pertaining to driver performance and productivity.\nParticipate as an active member in Quality/Kaizen teams and attend company meetings, as necessary.\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:\nFour-year degree, preferably in Transportation and Logistics, and/or relevant experience in transportation or related field\nFluent in computer applications and keyboard proficiency\nAbility to function in a fast-paced work environment and tolerate stress\nAbility to plan, organize, be attentive to detail and possess and strong problem-solving skill\nExcellent interpersonal skills, including good listening skills\nPossess courteous, yet assertive telephone personality\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: From $55,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee discount\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nReferral program\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nApplication Question(s):\nHow many years of transportation, dispatch, or fleet management experience do you have?\nAbility to Relocate:\nColumbia, SC 29209: Relocate before starting work (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Tmctransportation","rawCompany":"tmctransportation","city":"Columbia","state":"SC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T16:57:55.327Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3071.00","title":"Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers","slug":"transportation-storage-and-distribution-managers"},{"code":"53-1049.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, All Other","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-transportation-workers-all-other"},{"code":"53-1043.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-material-moving-machine-and-vehicle-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"484220","title":"Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local","slug":"specialized-freight-except-used-goods-trucking-local"},{"code":"484110","title":"General Freight Trucking, Local","slug":"general-freight-trucking-local"},{"code":"484121","title":"General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload","slug":"general-freight-trucking-long-distance-truckload"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Fleet Manager","description":"TMC Transportation is the nation’s largest employee-owned, open deck transportation company. Founded in 1972, and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, TMC provides expert transportation services and supply-chain management solutions throughout the 48 contiguous states. If you’re seeking a rewarding career at a dynamic company built on integrity, innovation and dedication to quality and customer service, then join us in our Destination of Excellence.\nTMC Offers:\nCompetitive Salary\nComprehensive Benefit Package\n401(k) Plan\nEmployee Ownership - ESOP!\nTMC Transportation has an immediate full-time opening for a Fleet Manager working out of our office in Columbia, SC.\nShift: Monday-Friday, 7am- 4:30pm\nPRIMARY FUNCTION:\nThe primary function for a Fleet Manager is to utilize coaching and leadership skills to manage approximately 35-40 drivers and achieve specific goals. 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