▷ Fleet Supervisor; Functions and Salary

  • Jun 03, 2022
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A fleet supervisor is part of the staff of a company that is dedicated to the supervision and management of the logistics process of the means of transport, necessary to carry out the operational processes of the entity and improve the marketing chain.

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Well, for any company, the means of transport represent an extremely valuable resource to optimize sales and distribution, which translates into higher performance and profitability.

Therefore, the work of the fleet supervisor is of great help to guarantee both the logistics process of the means of transport and the proper functioning of the units; To do this, you must manage the transport staff and know how to assign the most appropriate type of vehicle for the specific needs and conditions of each load.

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In this article you will find:

Job Duties of a Fleet Supervisor

  • Receive dispatch orders for merchandise that will be delivered to customers or other branches.
  • Determine the number of vehicles needed for order deliveries and assign freight orders to each carrier.
  • Manage and coordinate area staff.
  • Monitor the departures and deliveries of orders and keep a record of them.
  • Use and improve the communication systems in the fleet to monitor the transport service and anticipate its availability to assign new workloads.
  • Supervise the supply and consumption of fuel and maintenance activities.
  • Ensure compliance with all legal documentation necessary for the transportation process, both for vehicles and drivers.
  • Be aware of the expiration and renewal of insurance policies.
  • Keep track of the costs and expenses of the entire fleet.
  • Make the processing of the receipts of expenses for the reintegration of funds to suppliers.
  • Keep track of dispatch guides and invoices.
  • Take note of the reports from the carriers about the damage or mechanical failures in the units in order to manage the process of repairing them.
  • Supervise the cleanliness of the units.
  • Take the necessary disciplinary measures before breaching the functions and policies of the company by transport personnel, drivers, assistants and mechanical and maintenance personnel of the fleet.
  • Work in coordination with the monitoring team to monitor the flora through satellite tracking.
  • Monitor and control the warehouses of spare parts and spare parts.
  • Work in coordination with the dispatch and distribution supervisor for the delivery of merchandise.
  • Periodically carry out reports and reports on the fleet management tasks.

Qualities a fleet supervisor must have

The qualities that a fleet supervisor must have are the following:

  • Must be responsible in order to guarantee an efficient transport service and optimal operation of the units.
  • Must be proactive, willing to find the best solution to correct failures in the transport service.
  • Should have service vocation, in order to improve the level of customer satisfaction in the delivery of merchandise in a timely manner.

Job Requirements to be a Fleet Supervisor

  • Being a logistics graduate, Ing. Automotive or other related professions.
  • Have minimum verifiable experience.
  • Know how to use Microsoft Excel.
  • Know the legal requirements for the transport of merchandise.
  • Know how to drive and have a license.

Fleet Supervisor Job Field

  • monitoring supervisor.
  • Logistics supervisor.
  • Dispatch and Distribution Supervisor.
  • Parking supervisor.
  • Distribution supervisor.

Average salary of a fleet supervisor in Mexico

In Mexico, a fleet supervisor earns an average monthly salary between $12,000.00 to $14,500.00 pesos, which varies depending on the company and the size of the fleet.

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