Mesilla Valley Transportation began in 1982 as a small independent fleet in the Southwest. In the late ’80s, MVT went through a controlled growth spurt and began to encompass the 48 connected states and Canada.

Today, Mesilla Valley Transportation is one of the largest locally-owned Truck Load carriers in the U.S. We specialize in time-sensitive service between major manufacturing areas within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico borders.

Join the MVT Family!!! Mesilla Valley Transportation is now hiring a Fleet Manager in Laredo, TX!

The Fleet Manager is responsible for supervising drivers engaged in operating trucks and trailers. 

Responsibilities:

• Communicates in a clear and consistent manner with high integrity.
• Accurately enters information into company computer systems.
• Analyses and works with team members to solve problems.
• Provides clear work instructions to drivers.
• Direct drivers and company resources in a manner that maximizes utilization of both.
• Key supporter for drivers supervised.
• Organizes and assigns productive drivers to the most efficient routes to ensure deadlines are met.
• Continuously monitors and directs the arrival and departure of loads and drivers.
• Submits warning or termination forms to Fleet Manager when a driver fails to comply with the procedures.
• Assigns drivers to units and maintains truck/trailer performance by increasing truck miles to improve profitability.
• Reports all late deliveries/pickups to appropriate regions.
• Maintains the lowest possible driver turnover each month.
• Coordinate driver time off to fit both the requirements of MVT policy and the needs of the drivers.
• Monitors satellite communication to determine hours of driver service and to resolve driver log issues.
• Analyzes and monitors the work quality, safety quality, attendance/punctuality, and behavior of drivers, and disciplines when necessary.
• Controls expenses such as layover/motel reimbursement and unloading/advances.
• Improves fuel efficiency by limiting idle time and enforcing drivers to utilize the MVT partner truck stops when fueling trucks/trailers.
• Reconciles Fleet in a timely and efficient manner.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required).  
• Strong customer service skills.
• Supervisory experience of 15+ employees.
• Proficient communicator in both English and Spanish language.
• Strong knowledge of motor carrier operations and geography.
• Intermediate mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Job Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees are eligible.

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