Dedicated Transportation - Driver Manager [213]

TCI Transportation; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Travel reimbursement

Family-owned culture

Job summary

TCI Transportation is seeking a Driver Manager to lead a designated fleet and provide drivers with direction, support, and resources to deliver freight safely and on time.

You will serve as the main point of contact for drivers, handling freight planning, compliance, customer communication, and real-time problem-solving. This role emphasizes leadership, safety, and effective coordination across teams to ensure operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in transportation driver management or dispatch.
• Strong leadership in fleet oversight, scheduling, and operational logistics.
• Knowledge of DOT and OSHA compliance standards.
• Sharp decision-making and analytical skills to optimize performance.

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 and ensure resource availability for fleet efficiency.
• Coordinate delivery schedules with customers and vendors to resolve freight challenges.
• Ensure DOT compliance and enforce safety policies.
• Maintain strong driver relationships through clear, proactive communication.

Skills

3+ years in driver management

Leadership in fleet oversight

DOT compliance knowledge

OSHA compliance knowledge

Analytical problem solving

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

After-hours flexibility

Job description

Join TCI as a Driver Manager!

Salary: $74,000 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: $74,000 + 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.