Driver Manager

Final Mile; Huntington Park (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Final Mile is seeking a Driver Manager to lead a fleet of 30–35 company drivers in Huntington Park, CA. The DM oversees day-to-day execution, safety, utilization, and retention while maintaining strong employee relations and conducting regular performance reviews.

Key duties include enforcing FMCSA compliance, coaching drivers on tools like Omnitracs, managing schedules and payroll, and collaborating with load planners to boost productivity.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in driver management roles.
• Experience coaching and conducting regular performance reviews.
• Ability to analyze data to improve utilization and retention.

Responsibilities

• Oversee driver performance by setting expectations and conducting reviews.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance for all drivers (FMCSA guidelines).
• Resolve driver issues and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Maintain driver retention and timely payroll processing.
• Train drivers on tools and systems (Omnitracs, payroll processes).
• Coordinate with load planners to improve utilization and productivity.
• Enforce company policies and foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Change management

Tools

Omnitracs

TMS

Job description

Responsible for the management of 30-35 company drivers. The driver manager(“DM”) is a key leadership position that oversees the day to day execution of his/her assigned driver fleet. The DM is accountable for the performance of their drivers in the areas of service, safety, utilization, and retention. The DM will focus on maintaining positive employee relationships. The DM is responsible for conducting regular performance reviews with their drivers and determining corrective action plans when performance is below expectations. The DM will become proficient in the use of Transportation Management Systems to ensure timely and accurate data.

EssentialJob Functions:

• Manages driver performance by setting expectations, conducting regular reviews and implementing corrective action processes up to and including termination when needed
• Accountable for the safety and regulatory performance of their drivers and implementation and executionof corrective actions plans for all drivers below goal
• Responsible for problem resolution with assigned drivers
• Accountable for driver retention
• Ensure their drivers are compliant in all FMCSA regulations such as: hours of service, random drug testing,proper licensing and endorsements
• Trains and Mentors drivers to ensure success in areas such as proper use of tools and systems, including,for example, Omnitracs, document scanning, and payroll processes
• Tracks and manages assigned drivers’ schedules, including planned time off, holiday pay compliance, andvacations
• Resolves driver payroll discrepancies, including authorizing additional accessorial and hourly pay whenappropriate
• Manages driver utilization to ensure their drivers achieve targeted utilization levels; works with loadplanners to improve driver productivity
• Responsible for driver execution of assigned work
• Enforces understanding and compliance with all Company policies and procedures, including the Code ofConduct
• Contributes to an atmosphere of trust and teamwork that values contributions of all employees in supportof a high performance culture
• Supports load planning in the areas of re planningand 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 & carriermanagement of any loads in jeopardy of failure

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skillsand change management
• Must be a self-starter and highly motivated individual

Salary:

Up to $75,000/year base salary + Bonus Eligibility

This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays