Dedicated Transportation - Driver Manager

TCI Transportation; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Career growth

Company stability

Travel reimbursement

Values‑driven culture

Job summary

TCI Transportation is seeking a Driver Manager to lead a designated fleet, providing drivers with the support, direction, and resources they need to deliver freight safely and on time. You’ll be the go‑to contact for your team, coordinating freight planning, compliance, and real‑time problem solving.

As a family‑owned company with 45+ years of experience, TCI offers a competitive base salary of $80,000 plus incentives, benefits, and paid time off.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Driver management

Leadership

Communication

DOT compliance

Problem-solving

Analytical

Decision-making

Flexibility

Job description

Join TCI as a Driver Manager!

Salary: $80,000 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 salary: $80,000 + incentives!
• Incentive potential based on performance
• Supportive team environment with real career growth
• Stability of a company with 45+ years of successful operations
• Travel reimbursement
• 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?