Driver Manager

Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous Vacation Time

Company Paid Holidays

401(k) with Employer Matching Contributions

Job summary

Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC is seeking a Driver Manager in Kentucky to ensure efficient driver operations and adherence to company policies.

The role requires at least 5 years of related experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a valid driver’s license. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance and company-paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Familiarity with DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with drivers.
• Communicate with customers for high service levels.
• Ensure timely and efficient movement of loaded trucks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Flexibility

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

TMW and PeopleNet systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Driver Manager will be 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

• The Dispatcher will 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.
• Create 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.
• Monitor risk.
• Understand and follow established policies and procedures in emergency situations.
• Report to the Terminal Manager.

Requirements

• 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, and scanners.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time
• Company Paid Holidays
• Company 401(k) and Roth with Employer Matching Contributions

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, alienage, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status or disability.