Driver Management SkillBridge

We are looking for a Driver Manager to come in and execute on our initiatives daily with an obsession around driver satisfaction and customer focus. A successful Driver Manager will be flexible and ready to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the industry and challenge of the day.

ABOUT THE JOB

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.- 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 to ensure exceptional safety, service, equipment care, fuel performance, and retention.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Skills: - Proficient with Microsoft Office suite. - Good written and oral communication skills. - Good interpersonal skills. - Good judgment and problem-solving skills.

BENEFITS

• Lots of opportunity for growth among other operations roles.

OTHER

Lots of opportunity for growth among other operations roles.