Driver Manager: Lead & Optimize a 60–75 Tractor Fleet

Bison Transport Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bison Transport Inc. is seeking a Driver Manager to lead the productivity and performance of its drivers and tractors in Winnipeg. You will review KPIs and participate in strategies to improve results, providing day-to-day leadership for the department.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of supervisory experience, strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proven ability to manage driver performance, payroll accuracy, and fleet utilization in a fast-paced transportation environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in Transportation is a key asset.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to varying situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and retain a designated fleet of drivers as well as an assigned fleet of 60-75 tractors.
• Establish a good working relationship with each driver.
• Ensure that the assigned fleet of tractors is utilized in the company’s best interests.
• Ensure that assigned drivers are meeting productivity targets.
• Ongoing management of driver performance outside of mileage and days of work, with a focus on policy and procedures.
• Ensure payroll accuracy for assigned drivers.
• Resolve day-to-day or long-term issues to positively affect driver retention statistics.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Transportation experience

Job description

Bison Transport Inc. is seeking a Driver Manager to lead the productivity and performance of its drivers and tractors in Winnipeg. You will review KPIs and participate in strategies to improve results, providing day-to-day leadership for the department.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of supervisory experience, strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proven ability to manage driver performance, payroll accuracy, and fleet utilization in a fast-paced transportation environment.