Driver Manager

Urs Midwest Inc; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

6 paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

United Road in Ellwood, IL seeks a Driver Manager to lead a fleet of company drivers and independent contractors, reporting to a Fleet Manager. You will manage performance, safety, and retention, and conduct regular reviews while coordinating with HR and Safety to ensure FMCSA compliance.

The role emphasizes payroll accuracy and proactive load planning support. The successful candidate will build strong relationships, guide drivers, and uphold company policies as part of a high‑performance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a work-related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible related work experience.
• Demonstrated passion for workforce development.
• Experience in trucking sector is a plus.
• Excellent time management, interpersonal relationships, and information handling.

Responsibilities

• Manages driver performance by setting expectations, conducting regular reviews, and implementing corrective action processes.
• Ensures safety and regulatory compliance for drivers and implements corrective actions.
• Resolves driver payroll discrepancies and authorizes additional pay when appropriate.
• Monitors driver utilization and collaborates with load planners to improve productivity.
• Instructs and mentors drivers on tools and systems (e.g., Pedigree, Magnus Driver App).
• Maintains driver schedules, time-off planning, and holiday pay compliance.
• Ensures adherence to company policies and core values.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Excel

MS Office

Communication

Pedigree Driver App

Magnus Driver App

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Pedigree Driver App

Magnus Driver App

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: United Road Ellwood - Ellwood, IL 60421

Salary Range: $52,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/year

Driver Manager

About United Road

United Road is the largest finished vehicle logistics company in North America. We move new and used vehicles for OEMs, dealerships, auctions, and fleet operators across the continent. We do it through company drivers, owner-operators, and thousands of third-party carriers in our Haully network. Our pillars are simple: Expertise, Partnership, and being Ever-Present for our customers and carriers. This role lives the Partnership pillar every day.

The role

Reporting to a Fleet Manager with an operational region. The position would be responsible for the management of a group of drivers and/or ICs. The driver manager is a key leadership position that oversees the day-to-day execution of his/her assigned driver fleet. The driver manager is accountable for the performance of their drivers in the areas of service, safety, quality, productivity, and retention. The driver manager will focus on maintaining positive employee relationships. The driver manager is responsible for conducting regular performance reviews with their drivers and determining corrective action plans when performance is below expectations.

Job Duties

• Manages driver performance by setting expectations, conducting regular reviews and implementing corrective action processes. The Driver Manager will work with the Area Manager, HR, and/or the Safety department on any issues that may result in termination or lease cancellation, in the case of ICs.
• Accountable for the safety and regulatory performance of their drivers and implementation and execution of corrective actions plans for all drivers below goal. Work alongside the Safety Coordinators to ensure their drivers are compliant in all FMCSA regulations such as: hours of service, random drug testing, proper licensing and endorsements
• Responsible for problem resolution with assigned drivers
• Accountable for driver retention
• Trains and Mentors drivers to ensure success in areas such as proper use of tools and systems, including, for example, Pedigree, Magnus Driver App
• Tracks and manages assigned drivers' schedules, including planned time off, holiday pay compliance, and vacations
• Resolves driver payroll discrepancies, including authorizing additional accessorial and hourly pay when appropriate
• Manages driver utilization to ensure their drivers achieve targeted utilization levels; works with load planners to improve driver productivity
• Responsible for driver execution of assigned work
• Enforces understanding and compliance with all Company policies and procedures, including the United Road Core Values
• Contributes to an atmosphere of trust and teamwork that values contributions of all employees in support of a high performance culture
• Supports load planning in the areas of re-planning and recovery of loads
• Works until driver issues are resolved for the day and/or a proper hand off has been made
• Monitors deliveries and pickups for service failures and proactively alerts load planning and/or customer service of any loads in jeopardy of failure

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or appropriate work experience is preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
• Must exhibit a passion for workforce development.
• Experience working in the trucking sector is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time, interpersonal relationships, resources, and information.
• Excellent reading comprehension, oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Strong skills with Excel, & MS Office Suite required.

Benefits Summary

United Road is proud to offer our full-time employees best-in-class benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. From comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to generous retirement savings options and paid time off, we provide a benefits package that goes beyond the basics. We also offer unique perks like a zero-dollar-out-of-paycheck medical plan, telehealth, wellness discounts, and employee assistance resources, ensuring that our team is fully supported both at work and in life. These benefits reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent while helping employees thrive every day.

Health & Wellness

• BCBS PPO Medical with Telehealth
• Delta Dental
• NVA Vision
• Company Paid Life and AD&D
• Supplemental Life
• Dependent Life
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• New Vehicle Supplier Discounts

Financial Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match

Work-Life Balance

• PTO Program (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Jury, Bereavement)
• 6 Paid Holidays