Driver Manager
Columbus, OH Columbus, OH Full-time Full-time $45,000 - $50,000 a year $45,000 - $50,000 a year 10 days ago 10 days ago 10 days ago Position Title:
Driver Manager Position Reports to:
Driver Management Supervisor Position
Summary:
Under general supervision, manages the success of drivers; anticipates challenges and issues for their drivers and the freight they transport before they arise and works with peers to find solutions prior to the event occurring; communicates regularly and effectively with their drivers; advocates for drivers when necessary, strives to always maintain and improve driver retention.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for the utilization, success, and retention of their assigned drivers.
Focuses on coaching drivers to improve their efficiency, productivity, and success with the use of various tools and means.
Proactively anticipates driver needs and works with other teams and departments to implement successful plans that maximize the driver's utilization and success.
Reviews all pre-plans to ensure the driver has the required HOS available, can meet any appointed times on the load(s), and the pre-plan(s) won't jeopardize the driver's home-time needs.
Ensures ETA's, PTA's and RDO's are always updated, and accurate, according to the driver's needs.
Ensures load serviceability in the event of a potential service failure.
Notifies the Planner(s) and/ or Customer Service if a pre-plan won't work or will no longer work as soon as they recognize a conflict with the assigned plan(s).
Requests loads from Planners in addition to current pre-plan(s), to prevent unnecessary utilization loss for their drivers.
Dispatches drivers, processes inbound messages and answers questions via the In-Cab messaging system, makes and receives phone calls to & from drivers to ensure their utilization and efficiency are maximized.
Sends pre-plan info, load plans, and dispatch details in a timely manner so drivers are well informed and can trip plan properly.
Trains with other related departments as necessary according to company needs; participates in companywide training opportunities to improve self-knowledge and works to maintain mutual respect and professionalism with co-workers and management to sustain a positive team environment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Highly sought-after skills:
Ability and desire to contribute equally in a team environment; ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and efficiently by phone & messages; proactivity minded, and solution oriented.
Beneficial skills:
Experience in transportation and/ or experience with Transportation Management Systems (ICC/ AS400/ AOS), commercial GPS, and DOT rules & regulations.
Physical
Qualifications:
Ability to lift 20 lbs.
Long periods of sitting, use of telephone & computer required.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$45,000.
00 - $50,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
Day shift Monday to Friday Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Dispatching:
1 year (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Driver Manager Position Reports to:
Driver Management Supervisor Position
Summary:
Under general supervision, manages the success of drivers; anticipates challenges and issues for their drivers and the freight they transport before they arise and works with peers to find solutions prior to the event occurring; communicates regularly and effectively with their drivers; advocates for drivers when necessary, strives to always maintain and improve driver retention.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for the utilization, success, and retention of their assigned drivers.
Focuses on coaching drivers to improve their efficiency, productivity, and success with the use of various tools and means.
Proactively anticipates driver needs and works with other teams and departments to implement successful plans that maximize the driver's utilization and success.
Reviews all pre-plans to ensure the driver has the required HOS available, can meet any appointed times on the load(s), and the pre-plan(s) won't jeopardize the driver's home-time needs.
Ensures ETA's, PTA's and RDO's are always updated, and accurate, according to the driver's needs.
Ensures load serviceability in the event of a potential service failure.
Notifies the Planner(s) and/ or Customer Service if a pre-plan won't work or will no longer work as soon as they recognize a conflict with the assigned plan(s).
Requests loads from Planners in addition to current pre-plan(s), to prevent unnecessary utilization loss for their drivers.
Dispatches drivers, processes inbound messages and answers questions via the In-Cab messaging system, makes and receives phone calls to & from drivers to ensure their utilization and efficiency are maximized.
Sends pre-plan info, load plans, and dispatch details in a timely manner so drivers are well informed and can trip plan properly.
Trains with other related departments as necessary according to company needs; participates in companywide training opportunities to improve self-knowledge and works to maintain mutual respect and professionalism with co-workers and management to sustain a positive team environment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Highly sought-after skills:
Ability and desire to contribute equally in a team environment; ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and efficiently by phone & messages; proactivity minded, and solution oriented.
Beneficial skills:
Experience in transportation and/ or experience with Transportation Management Systems (ICC/ AS400/ AOS), commercial GPS, and DOT rules & regulations.
Physical
Qualifications:
Ability to lift 20 lbs.
Long periods of sitting, use of telephone & computer required.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$45,000.
00 - $50,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
Day shift Monday to Friday Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Dispatching:
1 year (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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