Driver Manager

Bob's Discount Furniture; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bob’s Discount Furniture seeks a Driver Manager to lead transportation and driver operations, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-efficient delivery of goods. You will oversee equipment, driver performance, and yard/terminal activities while coordinating with partners to maintain compliance and efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring strong knowledge of DOT rules, Hours of Service, and fleet operations, with leadership experience and a track record of optimizing transportation workflows in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience (10+ years of CDL or transportation experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• 10+ years in transportation or fleet operations preferred
• Knowledge of DOT HOS rules and transportation regulations
• Flexible schedule including weekends and evenings
• Ability to work in transportation and yard environment

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation and driver operations to ensure safe, timely deliveries
• Oversee company-owned and leased equipment and driver performance
• Manage yard and terminal operations and coordinate with internal and external partners
• Ensure regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and cost-effective delivery of goods
• Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and develop drivers as needed and manage performance

Skills

DOT compliance

HOS rules

driver management

fleet operations

budget control

leadership

vendor management

safety compliance

data analysis

coordination

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

CDL experience considered

Tools

MS Office

ELD systems

Fleet management tools

Job description

The Driver Manager is responsible for leading transportation and driver operations while ensuring full compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and safety standards.

This role oversees company-owned and leased equipment, driver performance, yard and terminal operations, and coordination with internal and external partners to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective delivery of goods.

The Driver Manager plays a critical role in maintaining regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and a high-performing driver workforce.

What You’ll Bring to Bob’s At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we value the skills, experience, and leadership capabilities that drive results.

Success in this role is based on strong regulatory knowledge, operational decision-making, leadership, and collaboration across teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment and enjoy balancing compliance with operational excellence, this role is for you.

Key Skills for Success

Core Competencies & Expertise

• DOT & Regulatory Compliance
• Deep working knowledge of DOT rules, Hours of Service (HOS), and transportation regulations
• Ability to ensure continuous driver, equipment, and operational compliance
• Experience managing audits, compliance issues, and corrective action plans
• Transportation & Fleet Operations
• Ability to evaluate fleet needs, equipment condition, and operational trends
• Experience coordinating maintenance for company-owned equipment and leased assets
• Knowledge of trucking terminal operations, dispatching concepts, and yard management
• Logistics & Scheduling
• Skill in route planning, scheduling, and managing vehicle movement across locations
• Ability to meet shipping timelines and delivery requirements
• Coordination of inter-store transfer (IST) schedules with shipping and store operations
• Vendor & Partner Management
• Ability to coordinate with third-party vendors to ensure equipment availability and service levels
• Experience managing outsourced lease and maintenance obligations
• People Leadership & Workforce Management
• Ability to recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and develop drivers
• Experience handling performance management, promotions, and corrective actions
• Knowledge of payroll processing, employee reviews, and labor-related matters
• Operational Efficiency & Cost Management
• Ability to manage transportation costs while maintaining service quality
• Experience improving logistics efficiency and operational workflows
• Technology & Systems Proficiency
• Proficiency with MS Office and transportation-related systems
• Experience using ELD systems, video safety software, and other fleet management tools

Preferred Competencies & Skills

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in time-sensitive situations
• Effective communication and collaboration across operations, shipping, and store teams
• Ability to interpret data and trends to improve fleet performance
• Leadership presence with a safety-first mindset

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience (10+ years of CDL or transportation experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• Previous supervisory or management experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet operations
• Demonstrated knowledge of DOT HOS rules and transportation regulations
• Working knowledge of geographic service areas and route planning
• Understanding of labor laws and company policy compliance
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the business including weekends and evenings
• Physical Demands Ability to work in a transportation and yard environment May require walking yards, inspecting equipment, and interacting with drivers and vendors

Who We Are

At Bob’s, we have fun, we love what we do, and we’re growing fast! As one of the leading omni-channel furniture retailers in the country with over 200 stores, we’re committed to skills-based hiring, diverse perspectives, and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Bob's Discount Furniture is an everyday value-priced furniture and bedding retailer expanding rapidly across the nation in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and West Coast regions. No matter what you spend – whether $20 or $20,000, one standard applies to everyone. The company was founded in 1991 on the principle of providing unsurpassed values in the middle price range. Honesty and integrity are the hallmarks of the "Bob's Way" of doing business - a philosophy that applies to customer, co-worker, vendor and community relations.

Bob’s truly values the contributions of every associate; therefore, along with opportunities for career growth we offer training, competitive compensation, outstanding benefits and a professional, fun, fast paced work environment. Our continued success has created exciting opportunities for our associates to enjoy truly rewarding careers. Our mission is to make quality and appealing furniture attainable for everyone and to bring integrity, transparency, and a little FUN to the furniture business. At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we have fun, we love what we do, and it shows in our expansive growth!

Expected Base Pay

Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc. Opportunities: Starting annual salary from $80,000 - $95,000 (based on experience)

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is policy of Bob’s Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.

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