Driver Manager

Western Express; Plainfield (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Express, Inc. is seeking a transportation operations leader to oversee a driver team, promote efficient operations, and ensure on-time freight delivery. You will act as the main point of contact for drivers and collaborate with cross‑functional departments.

The role emphasizes safety, DOT compliance, accountability, and continuous improvements in a fast‑paced environment; expect regular weekday hours with some Saturday shifts.

Qualifications

• Relevant sales, leadership, or management experience within the transportation industry.
• Proven track record of leading teams and driving performance.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to develop creative solutions to operational challenges.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Competitive, results-driven mindset with a strong desire to achieve goals and exceed expectations.
• Resilient, solutions-oriented attitude with a commitment to accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily communication with your assigned team of drivers to promote efficient operations and ensure productivity.
• Monitor shipments and ensure all freight is delivered accurately and on schedule.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to support companywide initiatives and achieve organizational objectives.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with drivers, serving as their primary point of contact for on-road concerns, resolving issues, and supporting their continued growth and development within the organization.
• Clearly communicate safety expectations and ensure drivers adhere to all applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Proactively track freight shipments, monitor delivery progress, and address potential delays to ensure on-time delivery within established timeframes.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Problem-solving

Organization

Job description

Western offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and a family-oriented culture. Western Express HQ is in Nashville, TN. All outside terminals, located all over the country, have a small town, tight knit family atmosphere. Whether you are in Nashville or at one of our outlying locations, you are treated like family!

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain daily communication with your assigned team of drivers to promote efficient operations and ensure productivity.
• Monitor shipments and ensure all freight is delivered accurately and on schedule.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to support companywide initiatives and achieve organizational objectives.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with drivers, serving as their primary point of contact for on-road concerns, resolving issues, and supporting their continued growth and development within the organization.
• Clearly communicate safety expectations and ensure drivers adhere to all applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Proactively track freight shipments, monitor delivery progress, and address potential delays to ensure on-time delivery within established timeframes.

Job Qualifications:

• Relevant sales, leadership, or management experience within the transportation industry.
• Proven track record of success, with the ability to lead by example and drive team performance.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to develop creative solutions to operational challenges.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Competitive, results-driven mindset with a strong desire to achieve goals and exceed expectations.
• Resilient, solutions-oriented attitude with a commitment to accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Job Requirements:

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with occasional Saturday shifts as needed.

Due to the collaborative nature of the work environment, the spontaneous need for idea generation and execution, and the potential for expedited remediations, responses, or information gathering, in-person, in-office attendance is an essential function of this position.

Western Express, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or other similar state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Western. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

I understand, where permissible under applicable federal, state, and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment. Upon employment, employees may be required to have their picture taken.