Dedicated Transportation - Driver Manager [614]

TCI Transportation; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Competitive base salary

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TCI Transportation is seeking a Driver Manager in the United States to lead a designated fleet, provide guidance and resources to drivers, and ensure safe, on-time freight delivery. You will be the main contact for your team, handling freight planning, customer communication, and real-time problem-solving.

Responsibilities include overseeing driver performance, optimizing miles and hours of service, pre-planning loads, and ensuring DOT compliance.

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.

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

Analytical thinking

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?