Fleet & Transportation Manager

About the Role   This is a fully onsite role based at our Reading, PA facility. Reading serves as a regional distribution hub, running a busy fleet that delivers specialty chemicals & ingredients to customers across the surrounding region every day. We need a Transportation & Fleet Manager who owns regional transportation and logistics execution and keeps that operation safe, compliant, and on schedule.   You will be on the floor and in the yard, close to the drivers and the trucks. You   own   the daily execution: vehicles maintained and ready, drivers qualified and compliant, and deliveries out the door and across the region on time.   What You'll Own   Fleet and Maintenance   Manage the day-to-day operation of the Reading fleet, including vehicles, equipment, and assigned drivers   Run a preventive maintenance program that keeps trucks ready to   roll and   downtime low   Track vehicle condition, mileage, and repair history, and coordinate maintenance and repairs with service providers   Manage fleet costs, from fuel and maintenance to parts and outside vendors   Regional Transportation and Logistics Execution   Own outbound transportation and delivery execution across the regional service area, from route planning to final delivery   Direct daily dispatch, routing, and vehicle assignments to hit service and cost targets across regional lanes   Optimize multi-stop routing and vehicle utilization to improve on-time delivery and cost per stop   Coordinate the company fleet with LTL, dedicated, and outside carriers to flex with regional demand and peak volume   Solve the day-to-day problems that keep trucks   moving:   breakdowns, driver coverage, and schedule changes   Track on-time delivery and other regional service metrics and act on what the numbers show   Work closely with the distribution center and customer service to keep product flowing   DOT and Compliance   Keep the operation fully DOT compliant, including hours of service, driver qualification files, CDL and hazmat endorsements, and inspection records   Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation for DOT and FMCSA reviews   Ensure hazardous materials are transported safely and in line with 49 CFR and PHMSA requirements   Enforce logbook, ELD, and vehicle inspection standards every day   Safety   Set the standard for safety on site and make sure every driver gets home the same way they   left   Lead driver safety, accident prevention, and post-incident root cause and corrective action   Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and hazmat safety requirements   Serve as the site contact for safety audits, inspections, and driver training   Driver Leadership   Supervise, coach, and support the driver team day to day   Set clear expectations and hold drivers accountable to safety and performance standards   Handle scheduling, coverage, and driver performance conversations   Help hire, onboard, and retain strong drivers   What You Bring   Hands-on experience managing a fleet and a driver team, ideally in chemical, hazmat, or other regulated freight   Track record leading regional transportation and logistics execution, including routing, carrier coordination, and on-time delivery   Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations and hazmat transport requirements   Union experience preferred   Comfort being onsite and in the operation every day   A strong safety mindset and the discipline to keep documentation clean and current   Ability to lead and hold drivers accountable while keeping the team engaged   CDL and hazmat endorsement familiarity a plus   OUR OFFER We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential. Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers. Paid parental leave Education assistance program Employee assistance program Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k) INTERESTED? We look forward receiving your application. Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. 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