Driver Manager

Swift Transportation; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Training

Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Assistance

Military Leave

Vendor Discounts

Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

Swift Transportation is seeking an Operations Leader to oversee a fleet of 10+ drivers and optimize availability. You will drive profitability by reviewing P/L, coaching drivers, and ensuring on-time home time. Strong communication and multi-tasking are essential in this fast-paced role.

Join a team that values growth, learning, and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities for advancement within Swift Transportation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in operations/planning or customer accounts.
• Must be able to lead others.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Able to multi-task.
• Work in high pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Associates degree or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a fleet of 10+ drivers and optimize driver availability.
• Routinely review P/L to maximize profitability.
• Develop high performing drivers through coaching.
• Meet drive home time expectations and commitments.
• Maximize P/L for all assigned tractors and trailers.
• Proactively manage safety performance to control costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Stress management

Education

Associate degree in Business or related field

Job description

Who We Are:

Swift Transportation has been an Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Lead a fleet of 10+ drivers and manage driver availability to maximize productivity of their fleet. Routinely review P/L for assigned area and find ways to maximize profitability.

• Develop high performing drivers through daily interactions, coaching and positive reinforcement.
• Meet drive home time expectations by actively managing expectations and keeping commitments.
• Maximize P/L for all assigned tractors and trailers.
• Proactively manage safety performance to achieve insurance and claims cost as a percentage of revenue targets.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

• 2+ years' in Operations and/or Planning and/or Customer Accounts required.
• Must be able to lead others.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be able to work in high pressure situations in a fast paced environment.
• Associates degree in Business or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.

Pay Range:

$50,900.00 - $61,800 Annual

What we offer:

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Our Benefits Package includes 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance as well as pet insurance. We also offer an Employee Stock Purchase plan, paid training, wellness programs, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change), Military Leave, and discounts with our vendors.

Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities- We have an adoration for helping others which is why we have worked hard to establish partnerships with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity that allow us to give back.

Training, Development & Growth Opportunities - Our success at Swift is driven by our people! Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes growth and advancement. We invest the time to ensure our employees receive the best training, along with all the tools and resources to thrive.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - A diverse workforce allows us to achieve a dynamic business advantage where we can openly collaborate, thus bringing new ideas to the table that contribute to innovative and effective solutions. Everyone at Swift has a voice and your opinion matters.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. The Company does not sponsor employment visas.

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