Driver Manager

Knight Transportation; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Possible bonus

Volunteer opportunities

401K

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Paid Time Off

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Knight Transportation is seeking an operations leader in Gulfport, MS to oversee a fleet of 30+ drivers and maximize profitability by reviewing P/L for the assigned area. You will develop strong relationships with Driving Associates, focusing on safety, service, equipment care, fuel performance, and retention.

You will coach associates to reach mileage goals, coordinate with planners to optimize lanes, ensure payroll accuracy, and drive timely in-person reviews and on-time deliveries.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' in Operations and/or Planning and/or Customer Accounts.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 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.
• Must be proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead a fleet of 30+ drivers and manage driver availability to maximize productivity.
• Routinely review Profit/Loss (P/L) for assigned area and maximize profitability.
• Develop relationships with Driving Associates that lead to safety, service, equipment care, fuel performance, and retention.
• Coach Driving Associates to achieve weekly mileage goals and manage home time and hours of service.
• Maximize P/L for all assigned tractors.
• Collaborate with Planner(s) and assign drivers to lanes that best serve the company and driver.
• Discuss each load and service expectations with every driver on every plan.
• Proactively communicate safety expectations including pre-trip inspections, following distance, and route conditions.
• Ensure payroll accuracy for assigned drivers.
• Provide timely in-person reviews for Driving Associates.
• Track freight to its final destination to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Work with the Industry Leader!

As the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier, we are driven to innovate the transportation industry. Knight is a career destination for passionate and talented people seeking growth and opportunity with an industry leader.

What do we live by? The answer is simple…OUR PEOPLE! Knight Transportation is powered by people. We are committed to a culture of high expectations and exceptional performance. At Knight, we hire good teammates who share our values, unselfishly take personal accountability for results, and bring innovative ideas to the table. Our people are passionate about continual learning, display honesty and mutual respect, and give their best every day.

Join our Knight Family as we offer results-driven people a place to make a difference in a stable and maturing industry.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Lead a fleet of 30+ drivers and manage driver availability to maximize productivity of their fleet. Routinely review Profit/Loss (P/L) for assigned area and find ways to maximize profitability. Develop a personal and professional relationship with each Driving Associate that leads to exceptional safety, service, equipment care, fuel performance and retention.

• Coach Driving Associates to achieve their weekly mileage goal by effectively managing home time and hours of service.
• Maximize P/L for all assigned tractors.
• Collaborate with Planner(s) and assign drivers to lanes that best serve both the company and the driver.
• Discuss each load and the service expectations with every driver on every plan.
• Personally coach each Driving Associate to identify opportunities for improvement and actively provide the training/coaching needed to help Driving Associate reach their highest potential and performance.
• Proactively communicate with Driving Associate about safety expectations including pre-trip inspections, following distance, and route conditions.
• Ensure payroll accuracy for assigned drivers.
• Provide timely and meaningful in-person reviews for each Driving Associate.
• Track freight to its final destination to ensure on time delivery.Work closely with sales and account teams to ensure customer has most current information.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization’s objectives.

Qualifications: What you need to bring

• 2+ years' in Operations and/or Planning and/or Customer Accounts required.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience 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.Must be proficient in MS Office.

Pay Range: $51,000.00 - $58,000.00 Annual

What we offer

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
  • 401(K)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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.