Driver Manager

URS Group; Twin Oaks (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

United Road in Twin Oaks, PA is seeking a Driver Manager to oversee a group of drivers and ICs, reporting to a Fleet Manager. You will manage day-to-day execution, drive service, safety, quality, productivity, and retention while maintaining positive employee relationships.

This leadership role requires coaching drivers, conducting performance reviews, resolving payroll issues, and collaborating with area managers, HR, and safety to meet regulatory and company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a work-related discipline from an accredited college (preferred).
• Minimum two years of progressively responsible related work experience.
• Experience in trucking sector is a plus.
• Strong time management, interpersonal skills, and information handling.
• Excellent reading, written and verbal communication required.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manages driver performance by setting expectations, conducting regular reviews and implementing corrective action processes.
• Accountable for safety and regulatory performance of drivers and corrective action plans.
• Responsible for problem resolution with assigned drivers.
• Accountable for driver retention.
• Trains and mentors drivers on tools and systems such as Pedigree and Magnus Driver App.
• Tracks driver schedules, time off, holidays, and vacations.
• Resolves payroll discrepancies and authorizes additional pay when appropriate.
• Manages driver utilization and coordinates with load planners to improve productivity.
• Ensures driver execution of assigned work and compliance with company policies.
• Contributes to a high-performance culture and teamwork.
• Supports load planning in re-planning and recovery of loads.
• Ensures day-end handoffs and issue resolution for drivers.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Excel

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline

Tools

Pedigree

Magnus Driver App

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 17001 UR Twin Oaks - Twin Oaks, PA 19014

Driver Manager

About United Road

United Road is the largest finished vehicle logistics company in North America. We move new and used vehicles for OEMs, dealerships, auctions, and fleet operators across the continent. We do it through company drivers, owner-operators, and thousands of third-party carriers in our Haully network.

Our pillars are simple: Expertise, Partnership, and being Ever-Present for our customers and carriers. This role lives the Partnership pillar every day.

The role

Reporting to a Fleet Manager with an operational region. The position would be responsible for the management of a group of drivers and/or ICs. The driver manager is a key leadership position that oversees the day-to-day execution of his/her assigned driver fleet. The driver manager is accountable for the performance of their drivers in the areas of service, safety, quality, productivity, and retention. The driver manager will focus on maintaining positive employee relationships. The driver manager is responsible for conducting regular performance reviews with their drivers and determining corrective action plans when performance is below expectations.

Job Duties

• Manages driver performance by setting expectations, conducting regular reviews and implementing corrective action processes. The Driver Manager will work with the Area Manager, HR, and/or the Safety department on any issues that may result in termination or lease cancellation, in the case of ICs.
• Accountable for the safety and regulatory performance of their drivers and implementation and execution of corrective actions plans for all drivers below goal. Work alongside the Safety Coordinators to ensure their drivers are compliant in all FMCSA regulations such as: hours of service, random drug testing, proper licensing and endorsements
• Responsible for problem resolution with assigned drivers
• Accountable for driver retention
• Trains and Mentors drivers to ensure success in areas such as proper use of tools and systems, including, for example, Pedigree, Magnus Driver App
• Tracks and manages assigned drivers' schedules, including planned time off, holiday pay compliance, and vacations
• Resolves driver payroll discrepancies, including authorizing additional accessorial and hourly pay when appropriate
• Manages driver utilization to ensure their drivers achieve targeted utilization levels; works with load planners to improve driver productivity
• Responsible for driver execution of assigned work
• Enforces understanding and compliance with all Company policies and procedures, including the United Road Core Values
• Contributes to an atmosphere of trust and teamwork that values contributions of all employees in support of a high performance culture
• Supports load planning in the areas of re-planning and recovery of loads
• Works until driver issues are resolved for the day and/or a proper hand off has been made
• Monitors deliveries and pickups for service failures and proactively alerts load planning and/or customer service of any loads in jeopardy of failure

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or appropriate work experience is preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
• Must exhibit a passion for workforce development.
• Experience working in the trucking sector is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time, interpersonal relationships, resources, and information.
• Excellent reading comprehension, oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Strong skills with Excel, & MS Office Suite required.

Benefits Summary

United Road is proud to offer our full-time employees best-in-class benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. From comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to generous retirement savings options and paid time off, we provide a benefits package that goes beyond the basics. We also offer unique perks like a zero-dollar-out-of-paycheck medical plan, telehealth, wellness discounts, and employee assistance resources, ensuring that our team is fully supported both at work and in life. These benefits reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent while helping employees thrive every day.

Health & Wellness

• BCBS PPO Medical with Telehealth
• Delta Dental
• NVA Vision
• Company Paid Life and AD&D
• Supplemental Life
• Dependent Life
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• New Vehicle Supplier Discounts

Financial Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match

Work-Life Balance

• PTO Program (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Jury, Bereavement)
• 6 Paid Holidays