Driver Manager

Bob's Discount Furniture; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bob's Discount Furniture is seeking a Driver Manager to lead transportation and driver operations with a strong focus on DOT compliance, safety, and cost efficiency. You will oversee fleet, yard and terminal activities and coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure timely delivery of goods.

Success requires regulatory knowledge, decisive leadership, and collaboration across teams in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Supervisory/management experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet operations.
• Knowledge of DOT HOS rules and transportation regulations.
• Working knowledge of geographic service areas and route planning.
• Understanding of labor laws and company policy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation and driver operations ensuring DOT compliance, safety, and efficiency.
• Oversee company-owned and leased equipment, yard and terminal operations.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Manage driver performance and workforce development.

Skills

Supervisory experience

DOT HOS rules knowledge

Route planning knowledge

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Driver Manager is responsible for leading transportation and driver operations while ensuring full compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and safety standards. This role oversees company-owned and leased equipment, driver performance, yard and terminal operations, and coordination with internal and external partners to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective delivery of goods. The Driver Manager plays a critical role in maintaining regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and a high-performing driver workforce.

What You'll Bring to Bob's

At Bob's Discount Furniture, we value the skills, experience, and leadership capabilities that drive results. Success in this role is based on strong regulatory knowledge, operational decision-making, leadership, and collaboration across teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment and enjoy balancing compliance with operational excellence, this role is for you.

Key Skills for Success

Core Competencies & Expertise

• DOT & Regulatory Compliance

• Transportation & Fleet Operations

• Logistics & Scheduling

• Vendor & Partner Management

• People Leadership & Workforce Management

• Operational Efficiency & Cost Management

• Technology & Systems Proficiency

Preferred Competencies & Skills

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in time-sensitive situations

• Effective communication and collaboration across operations, shipping, and store teams

• Ability to interpret data and trends to improve fleet performance

• Leadership presence with a safety-first mindset

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience

• Previous supervisory or management experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet operations

• Demonstrated knowledge of DOT HOS rules and transportation regulations

• Working knowledge of geographic service areas and route planning

• Understanding of labor laws and company policy compliance

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a transportation and yard environment

• May require walking yards, inspecting equipment, and interacting with drivers and vendors

Who We Are

At Bob's, we have fun, we love what we do, and we're growing fast! As one of the leading omni-channel furniture retailers in the country with over 200 stores, we're committed to skills-based hiring, diverse perspectives, and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Expected Base Pay Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc. Opportunities:

Starting annual salary of $78,000 - $95,000 (Based on experience)

It is policy of Bob's Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.

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