Driver Manager

Bob's Discount Furniture; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bob’s Discount Furniture seeks a Driver Manager to lead transportation and driver operations, uphold DOT rules and safety standards, and drive cost-effective delivery across our network. You will oversee fleet performance, audits, and compliance while coordinating with internal and external partners to optimize schedules.

Ideal candidates have deep regulatory knowledge, strong decision-making, and leadership across teams in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience; 10+ years of CDL/transportation experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Proven 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation and driver operations while ensuring DOT/regulatory compliance, safety, and efficiency.
• Oversee company-owned and leased equipment, driver performance, yard and terminal operations.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective delivery.

Skills

DOT compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Fleet operations

Scheduling & routing

Vendor management

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

ELD systems

video safety software

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

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. #BDFTP

Expected Base Pay

Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc. Opportunities: Starting annual salary of $78,000 - $95,000 (based on experience)

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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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!