2nd Shift Driver Manager: Dispatch, Coaching & Planning

West Side Transport; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

West Side Transport in Canton, MI is seeking a 2nd Shift Driver Manager to oversee driver utilization, dispatch, and task execution. Under supervision, you will communicate load information, optimize routes, and support drivers to meet deadlines.

Ideal candidate has 1+ year in transportation operations, strong communication skills by phone, and a proactive problem-solving approach. The role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities to work with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a transportation operation.

Responsibilities

• Ensures ETA's, PTA's and RDO's are updated and accurate according to driver needs.
• Reviews pre-plans for each driver to ensure HOS availability and home-time.
• Notifies Load Planners if a pre-plan conflicts and requests additional loads as needed.
• Dispatches drivers; handles inbound messages and shares pre-plan info, load plans, and directions.
• Notifies Load Planners and Customer Service if a driver is near PTA and needs a pre-plan.
• Coaches drivers to improve performance via various tools.
• Trains with other departments and participates in company-wide training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Clear communicator

Creative problem solving

Job description

West Side Transport in Canton, MI is seeking a 2nd Shift Driver Manager to oversee driver utilization, dispatch, and task execution. Under supervision, you will communicate load information, optimize routes, and support drivers to meet deadlines.

Ideal candidate has 1+ year in transportation operations, strong communication skills by phone, and a proactive problem-solving approach. The role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities to work with a collaborative team.