Dedicated Logistics - Driver Manager [107]

Tcitransportation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Family-Owned Company

Job summary

TCI Transportation seeks a Driver Manager to lead a designated fleet, ensuring drivers have the support, direction, and resources to deliver freight safely and on time. You'll coordinate freight planning, compliance, customer communication, and real-time problem-solving while building strong driver relationships and optimizing throughput.

This is a hands-on leadership role with a family-owned culture and competitive base pay plus incentives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a transportation driver management or dispatch role.
• Proven leadership in fleet oversight, scheduling, and operational logistics.
• Knowledge of DOT and OSHA compliance standards.
• Strong decision-making and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a fleet of drivers and ensure timely pick-ups and deliveries.
• Monitor and maximize productivity, mileage, and hours of service within legal parameters.
• Pre-plan loads to drive fleet efficiency and resource availability.
• Coordinate delivery schedules with customers and vendors.
• Enforce DOT compliance and safety policies.
• Maintain strong driver relationships through consistent communication.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet oversight

DOT compliance

OSHA compliance

Communication

Problem-solving

Schedule optimization

Driver relations

Job description

Dedicated Logistics - Driver Manager [107]

Join TCI as a Driver Manager!

Salary: $74,000–$84,000 Base + Incentives | Benefits | Paid Time Off | Family-Owned Company

As a Driver Manager, you’ll lead a designated fleet, ensuring drivers have the support, direction, and resources they need to deliver freight safely and on time. You’ll be the go‑to point of contact for your team of drivers, navigating freight planning, compliance, customer communication, and real‑time problem‑solving.

What You’ll Be Doing

Oversee a fleet of drivers and ensure timely pick‑ups and deliveries.

Monitor and maximize productivity, mileage, and hours of service (HOS) within legal and operational parameters.

Drive fleet efficiency by pre‑planning loads and ensuring resource availability.

Partner with customers and vendors to coordinate delivery schedules and resolve freight challenges.

Ensure DOT compliance and enforce TCI’s safety and operational policies.

Cultivate strong driver relationships by delivering consistent communication and support.

What You Bring

Minimum 3 years in a transportation driver management or dispatch role.

Proven leadership in fleet oversight, scheduling, and operational logistics.

Knowledge of DOT and OSHA compliance standards.

Sharp decision‑making and analytical skills to optimize performance and resolve issues.

Excellent communication—verbal, written, and interpersonal.

A knack for balancing the needs of drivers, customers, and internal stakeholders.

Flexibility to handle after‑hours calls and occasional weekend/holiday duties.

Why TCI?

Competitive base pay: $74,000–$84,000 + incentives!

Incentive potential based on performance

Supportive team environment with real career growth

Stability of a company with 45+ years of successful operations

A values‑driven culture where you matter

About TCI Transportation

Over 45 Years and Counting

Since 1978, TCI Transportation has grown from a family‑owned business into a coast‑to‑coast transportation partner serving customers across the United States.

Today, TCI provides a broad range of transportation solutions, including dedicated logistics, truck leasing and rental, fleet maintenance, truck sales, and workforce solutions.

Our continued growth has been built on long‑term customer relationships, operational excellence, innovation, and—most importantly—our people.

45+ years of transportation experience
Family‑owned and people‑focused
Coast‑to‑coast operations
Continued growth and advancement opportunities
Focused on innovation and operational excellence

At TCI, you’re more than a number. You’re part of a team that values Dedication, Positiveness, Innovation, Ethics, and Accountability and believes strong people are the foundation of a strong operation.

We’re growing. We’re evolving. And we’re looking for great people who want to grow with us.

Ready to Lead?

Drivers

• Class A(61)
• Class B(1)
• Class C(10)
• Yard Driver(15)

Maintenance

• Diesel Technician(17)
• Mechanic(4)
• Technician(15)
• Shop Supervisor(1)

Office

• Other(45)

TCI Transportation offers dedicated transportation, yard spotting, 3PL and brokerage service, expedited LTL freight movement, and truckload transportation throughout the lower 48 states.