Performs supervisory responsibilities, as needed, to effectively manage drivers including coaching, planning, assigning work, addressing. Manages a designated fleet of drivers in order to safely meet Company expectations for driver productivity and asset utilization.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Crete, IL
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Manages a designated fleet of drivers in order to safely meet Company expectations for driver productivity and asset utilization.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs supervisory responsibilities, as needed, to effectively manage drivers including coaching, planning, assigning work, addressing
complaints, and resolving problems.
Dispatches drivers based on available equipment and load criteria.
Routes drivers to specific destinations as required by Company policies.
Balances time off requests made by drivers with the operational need to move freight.
Communicates with drivers to optimize driver productivity and reduce driver turnover.
Monitors driver logbook hours to comply with Department of Transportation regulations.
Tracks all loads from the time of dispatch until deliver and resolves any service issues.
Travels as needed.
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with others.