Driver Manager

Heniff Transportation Systems; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan and Company Match

Paid Time Off (120 hours yearly)

Company Paid Holidays

Job summary

Heniff Transportation Systems seeks a dispatcher to assign jobs and oversee driver operations, ensuring safety and policy compliance. You will maintain driver relations, coordinate with customers, and maximize asset utilization to drive revenue and profitability.

The role requires 5+ years of related experience, familiarity with DOT/OSHA, and the ability to work a flexible schedule, with travel to corporate offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Familiarity with DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Some travel to corporate office and other locations.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with drivers to ensure their needs are being met.
• Communicate in a timely and effective manner with customers to ensure a high level of service.
• Maximize driver availability to fully utilize equipment in order to provide maximum revenue and profitability.
• Review dispatch sheet and driver assignments to ensure all loads are dispatched.
• Review all orders and process and/or distribute according to terminal procedure.
• Ensure timely and efficient movement of loaded trucks carrying various products.
• Schedule loads and assign qualified drivers.
• Enter load information into TMW system and prepare Delivery Receipts for each load.
• Provide documentation and communicate to drivers all pertinent information for scheduled load(s).
• Initiate and maintain customer specifications.
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for products hauled.
• Review driver’s Hours of Service Logs for available hours, and update hours in the computer as required.
• Update and/or forward reports as directed by terminal management.
• Perform all other duties as specified by the terminal or corporate management.
• Incorporate measures to prevent waste and lost time.
• Effectively address concerns from employees and customers.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules, including but not limited to those defined by OSHA and DOT.
• Enforce and practice all safety rules of the Company and all government agencies, including but not limited to DOT and OSHA; monitor risk.
• Understand and follow established policies and procedures in emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

TMW system

PeopleNet

Microsoft Office

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Position Summary
Responsible and accountable for assigning jobs to ensure efficient driver operations. Ensure that company policies are being followed and that work is conducted in a safe manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with drivers to ensure their needs are being
  met.
• Communicate in a timely and effective manner with customers to ensure a high level of service.
• Maximize driver availability to fully utilize equipment in order to provide maximum revenue andprofitability.
• Review dispatch sheet and driver assignments to ensure all loads are dispatched.
• Review all orders and process and/or distribute according to terminal procedure.
• Ensure timely and efficient movement of loaded trucks carrying various products.
• Schedule loads and assign qualified drivers.
• Enter load information into TMW system and prepare Delivery Receipts for each load.
• Provide documentation and communicate to drivers all pertinent information for scheduled
  load(s).
• Initiate and maintain customer specifications.
• Safety Date Sheets (SDS) for products hauled.
• Review driver’s Hours of Service Logs for available hours, and update hours in the computer asrequired.
• Update and/or forward reports as directed by terminal management.
• Perform all other duties as specified by the terminal or corporate management.
• Incorporate measures to prevent waste and lost time.
• Effectively address concerns from employees and customers.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules, including but not limited to those defined by OSHA andDOT.
• Enforce and practice all safety rules of the Company and all government agencies, including butnot limited to DOT and OSHA; monitor risk.
• Understand and follow established policies and procedures in emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience
• Familiarity with DOT and OSHA regulations
• Some travel to corporate office and other locations
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior dispatch experience
• Experience using TMW and PeopleNet systems
• Tanker industry experience
• Prior management/supervisory experience
• Understanding equipment utilization and allocation

Essential Qualifications:

• Strong organizational, administrative and analytical skills
• Solid communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change
• Strong customer service orientation, ensuring needs and deadlines are met in a timely fashion
• Ability to demonstrate a positive, proactive and motivated attitude
• Must be reliable and punctual
• Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced organization
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• May be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop,
  kneel or crouch as needed.
• May be required to lift 50 lbs.
• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, color
  vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to operate in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Work Environment:

• The position typically operates in a standard office environment.
• This position routinely uses office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filecabinets.

Benefits Package:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan + Company Match

Paid Time Off (120 hours yearly)

Company Paid Holidays

Salary Range:

Disclaimer: The salary range for this position is $ 53,300 to $73,300 annually. This range is based on market data and internal equity. The final offer will be determined by various factors, including the candidates experience, education, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

At Heniff, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. Heniff treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes and general treatment during employment, including on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or disability.