Driver Manager

Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC; Pooler (GA); On-site; 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

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC is seeking a Driver Manager responsible for assigning jobs to optimize driver operations and ensure compliance with safety policies.

The ideal candidate will possess an Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience, have a minimum of 5 years related experience, and show proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. This position emphasizes strong organizational skills, communication, and customer service orientation, with benefits such as medical insurance and generous vacation time.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, administrative and analytical skills are essential.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English is required.
• Strong customer service orientation to meet needs and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assign jobs to ensure efficient driver operations and compliance with safety rules.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with drivers.
• Maximize driver availability to fully utilize equipment.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Solid communication skills

Customer service orientation

Problem-solving skills

Familiarity with DOT and OSHA regulations

Ability to adapt to change

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Minimum 5 years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

TMW System

PeopleNet Systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Driver Manager will be responsible and accountable for assigning jobs to ensure efficient driver operations, ensuring company policies are followed and work is conducted safely.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with drivers to ensure their needs are met.
• Communicate timely and effectively with customers to provide a high level of service.
• Maximize driver availability to fully utilize equipment for maximum revenue and profitability.
• Review dispatch sheets 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 all pertinent information for scheduled load(s) to drivers.
• Initiate and maintain customer specifications and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for products hauled.
• Review driver’s Hours of Service Logs, 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 OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Enforce and practice all safety rules of the Company and all government agencies.
• Monitor risk and manage emergency situations in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Report to the Terminal Manager.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.
• Familiarity with DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Will be required to 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.
• Positive, proactive and motivated attitude.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, reach with hand and arms, stoop, kneel or crouch as needed. May be required to lift up to 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 and routinely uses office equipment such as computers, phones, and scanners.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.