Driver Manager Job Description
The Driver Manager is responsible for managing the assigned fleet of equipment and directly supervising approximately 50 regional short-haul professional drivers to ensure service availability and productivity to best serve customer needs while balancing driver miles home time performance and profitability.
Primary Function
Manage assigned fleet of equipment and directly supervise approximately 50 employee Regional short haul professional drivers to ensure service availability and productivity to best serve customer needs while balancing driver miles home time performance and profitability.
Description
Supervises and directs the work of drivers to maximize productivity and provide safe on-time delivery to our valued customer base while balancing the drivers miles home time and performance. Responsible for managing customer delivery commitments, which includes supervising driver time off requests for vacations, personal time off, equipment maintenance issues, and traffic delays.
Responsibilities
• Supervise and encourage driver optimum performance and satisfaction by proactively monitoring driver wait time at shippers and consignees, dwell time between loads, address driver complaints and grievances, and act on behalf of the driver as needed, including determining when additional pay is appropriate. • Ensure prompt payroll processing for drivers with proactive steps and communication with the payroll department as needed. • Maximize productivity and utilization of assigned fleet of equipment and employee regional short-haul professional drivers through communication and proactive steps with maintenance planning, safety, and customer service departments. • Compute daily checklist to ensure compliance with company goals, KPIs, and verification of all fundamental accomplishments.
Requirements
Regular attendance is required to maintain a safe and productive work environment. Other duties may be assigned.
Skills and Education
Ability to communicate well and effectively with others verbally and written. Ability to transfer knowledge and train others.
Education
Bachelors degree preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer
IKE Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks to diversify its workforce. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Summary
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. The statements contained in this document are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions and duties. Other duties besides those listed within this document may be essential. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.