City : Saint John

Category : Transportation Services

Industry : Water transportation

Employer : J.D. Irving

ACCOUNT/FLEET MANAGER

With 70 years’ experience, Sunbury Transport draws on exceptional teams – in the office and on the road – to provide diverse and innovative trucking services. Sunbury is a premiere transportation company, specializing in US and Canadian cross-border shipments and offering customized logistics solutions to our customers. Its fleet moves freight via truckload, van, flatbed, bulk and intermodal container service. At Sunbury we recognize the importance of a strong team. We look for people who want to lead, succeed and contribute to our organization.

 We are currently seeking an Account/Fleet Manager based in Saint John, New Brunswick.

 Qualifications:

• Education Required: Bachelor's Degree;
• Years of Experience Required: 2-5 years of office experience or the equivalent in training and experience;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Must be team oriented and an independent self-starter;
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint;
• Experience with AS400 and/or TMW would be an asset;
• Experience in the Transportation industry would be considered an asset.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, confirm and dispatch all loads;
• Manage productivity of your fleet, ensuring appropriate level of miles and revenue are generated by each individual Owner/Operator and Driver while taking into consideration strict Hours of Service management;
• Efficiently manage maintenance program;
• Ensure all pertinent system information is entered accurately and in a timely way to assist in managing the payroll and billing process;
• Professionally handle and manage any and all issues raised by Owner/Operators and Drivers;
• Manage availability of Owner/Operators and Drivers and equipment to maximize equipment utilization, create cost saving efficiencies and to exceed customer expectations;
• Promote and support all safety initiatives when performing roles and responsibilities;
• Create and process manual invoice for accounts;
• Effective communication of daily operations with key stake holders;
• Creating a positive customer service experience by understanding and meeting customers’ service needs quickly, professionally and accurately;
• Regularly measuring business results against targets;  
• Implementing strategies developed by Supervisor.

 To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Please apply online.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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Sunbury Transport is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.