Driver Manager

Groendyke Transport; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Groendyke Transport in Tulsa, OK seeks a Driver Manager to lead terminal operations by developing drivers, promoting safe and compliant operations, and maintaining strong service performance across the fleet.

The role requires strong communication, sound judgment, and the ability to build relationships while holding drivers accountable to company standards and expectations. Leadership responsibilities include supervising terminal drivers.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and effectively manage drivers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational performance.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Train and counsel drivers on safety, hours of service requirements, fuel compliance, excessive idling, and company policies and procedures.
• Use company tools to perform periodic driver reviews.
• Monitor and manage driver productivity.
• Maintain proactive communication with dispatch centers.
• Manage on-time service performance of the terminal fleet.
• Support company goals related to driver retention.
• Promote and maintain a strong commitment to safety in daily operations.
• Coordinate and ensure drivers remain current on DOT, OSHA, and company training requirements.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company policies.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivate & coach drivers

Multitask management

Organizational skills

Safety & compliance mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Help lead drivers, support operations, and keep safety at the center of everything you do.

We are looking for a Driver Manager to support terminal operations by managing and developing drivers, promoting safe and compliant operations, and helping maintain strong service performance across the fleet.

This role is ideal for someone with strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build relationships while holding drivers accountable to company standards and expectations.

What you’ll do

• Train and counsel drivers on safety, hours of service requirements, fuel compliance, excessive idling, and company policies and procedures
• Use company tools to perform periodic driver reviews
• Monitor and manage driver productivity
• Maintain proactive communication with dispatch centers
• Manage on-time service performance of the terminal fleet
• Support company goals related to driver retention
• Promote and maintain a strong commitment to safety in daily operations
• Coordinate and ensure drivers remain current on DOT, OSHA, and company training requirements
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company policies
• Assist with onboarding and training of new employees
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

What we’re looking for

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to motivate, coach, and effectively manage drivers
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational performance
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of DOT and federal regulations
• Tanker industry experience preferred
• Experience in transportation, operations, dispatch, or driver management environments preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office

Leadership responsibility

This position supervises drivers at the assigned terminal location.

Work environment and physical requirements

This position works primarily in an indoor office environment. The role involves mostly sitting, some walking, and the ability to speak, hear, and see clearly for the responsibilities of the position.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, and other valuable benefit programs.

Why join us

Join Groendyke and help support safe, reliable operations while building strong relationships with drivers and terminal teams.