Driver Manager

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JOB INFORMATION

Job Title:

Driver Manager

Job ID #

K0190

Job Family:

Operations

Reports To Position:

Senior Leadership

FLSA

EXECUTIVE EXEMPTION

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Lead a fleet of 30+ drivers and manage driver availability to maximize productivity of their fleet. Routinely review Profit/Loss (P/L) for assigned area and find ways to maximize profitability. Develop a personal and professional relationship with each Driving Associate that leads to exceptional safety, service, equipment care, fuel performance and retention.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coach Driving Associates to achieve their weekly mileage goal by effectively managing home time and hours of service.

Maximize P/L for all assigned tractors.

Collaborate with Planner(s) and assign drivers to lanes that best serve both the company and the driver.

Discuss each load and the service expectations with every driver on every plan.

Personally coach each Driving Associate to identify opportunities for improvement and actively provide the training/coaching needed to help Driving Associate reach their highest potential and performance.

Proactively communicate with Driving Associate about safety expectations including pre-trip inspections, following distance, and route conditions.

Ensure payroll accuracy for assigned drivers.

Provide timely and meaningful in-person reviews for each Driving Associate.

Track freight to its final destination to ensure on time delivery.

Work closely with sales and account teams to ensure customer has most current information.

Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

Associates degree in Business or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.

Bachelor's preferred.

2+ years' in Operations and/or Planning and/or Customer Accounts required.

Must be able to lead others.

Must possess exceptional communication skills.

Must be able to multi-task.

Must be able to work in high pressure situations in a fast paced environment.

Must be proficient in MS Office.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.  The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.