Full-Time

Fleet Manager

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Universal

Universal

1,001-5,000 employees

Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing

Junior, Mid

Council Bluffs, IA, USA

Category
Supply Chain Management
Transportation & Distribution
Operations & Logistics
Responsibilities
  • Inputting work orders received into the TMS system
  • Inputting import, export, and reposition work orders
  • Updating order statuses in system (PN and APT status)
  • Verifying work order information such as rates, accessorial (additional) charges, and storage charges
  • Scheduling pre-pull of loads in the system for dispatch
  • Coordinating appointments with dispatch
  • Accept loads and update customer websites
  • Tracing containers on the rail/port websites
  • Using rail websites (CN, CSX, NS, CP, KCS, BNSF, UP) to track container locations and arrival times
  • Using port websites to monitor vessel arrivals, identifying when containers are grounded and released
  • Update last free day (LFD) once containers have arrived
  • Following up with customers on deliveries, last free day, earliest return date, and cut-off times
  • Confirming and scheduling delivery times with the consignee
  • Coordinating pick-up numbers and loading times with the shipper
  • Generating rates for customers and broker carriers
  • Quoting rates plus additional charges (fuel, detention, chassis, and chassis split)
  • Ensuring weight of the loads are legal and if carrying Hazmat material
  • Problem-solving and analyzing customer problems

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Warren, Michigan

Founded

1981

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for EVs boosts Universal's sustainability initiatives and market positioning.
  • Parsec acquisition enhances market share in North America's intermodal segment.
  • Recognition by General Motors attracts new business and strengthens client relationships.

What critics are saying

  • Closure of subsidiaries and layoffs may disrupt operations and affect employee morale.
  • $193.6 million Parsec acquisition could strain finances and limit other investments.
  • 25.4% decline in brokerage revenue suggests potential market share loss and profitability issues.

What makes Universal unique

  • Universal Logistics integrates 2025 Peterbilt 579EVs for sustainable logistics in Southern California.
  • Acquisition of Parsec LLC expands Universal's intermodal and terminal management services.
  • Named 2023 Supplier of the Year by General Motors, enhancing reputation and client alignment.

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