Driver Manager

Western Express; Town of Plainfield (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Express is seeking a proven manager to lead our operations team, coordinating with drivers and office staff to ensure on-time delivery and efficient freight movement. You will build strong relationships with drivers and monitor DOT compliance while supporting cross‑functional initiatives.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and a family‑oriented culture as you partner with other departments to meet company objectives and drive growth across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or management within transportation or logistics.
• Proven track record of achievement and leading by example.
• Strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking to overcome challenges.
• Excellent prioritization in a fast-paced environment.
• Competitive mindset and drive to succeed.
• Refuse-to-lose mentality with a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with your team of drivers to ensure efficient operations.
• Ensure on-time delivery for all freight shipments.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet companywide initiatives and objectives.
• Develop relationships with drivers and support their professional growth.
• Communicate safety expectations to drivers to ensure DOT compliance.
• Track freight to confirm timely delivery within allotted timeframes.

Skills

Sales/Management experience

Leadership by example

Problem solving

Creative thinking

Prioritization

Competitive mindset

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:

• Communicate daily with your team of drivers to ensure efficient operations.
• Ensure on‑time delivery for all freight shipments.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet companywide initiatives and objectives.
• Develop strong relationships with drivers, serving as their main point of contact for any issues they experience on the road, and supporting their professional growth within the organization.
• Communicate safety expectations to drivers to ensure compliance with DOT regulations.
• Track freight to confirm timely delivery within allotted timeframes.

Job Qualifications:

• Relevant sales or management experience in the transportation industry.
• Demonstrated track record of achievement and success, with the ability to lead by example.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to think creatively to overcome challenges.
• Excellent prioritization skills and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Competitive mindset and a drive to succeed.
• Refuse‑to‑lose mentality with a commitment to excellence.

Job Requirements:

Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with occasional Saturday shifts. 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.

Core Values:

• Be Driver Friendly
• Be Safe
• Think Big
• Do More with Less
• Have Fun
• Expect Excellence
• Stay Fit
• Take Care of Each Other
• Be Humble, Hungry, & Hardworking