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.
- Receives and carries out instructions.
- Manages regular and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Solves problems and makes decisions independently.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree; or three to four years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times.
- Ability to travel.
Tuesday - Friday 0700-1600 Sat 0500-1400