Driver Manager

Final Mile; Washington; On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

EAP

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Final Mile is seeking a Driver Manager to lead a fleet of 30-35 company drivers. The role focuses on performance, safety, utilization and retention with emphasis on continuous coaching and formal reviews.

You will ensure compliance with FMCSA regulations, manage payroll discrepancies, and mentor drivers in using tools like Omnitracs. The position involves hands-on leadership and coordination with load planning.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing a driver fleet.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to start and drive tasks.
• Experience with driver payroll, scheduling and regulatory compliance (FMCSA).

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance, reviews, and corrective actions for 30-35 drivers.
• Ensure safety, utilization, and retention goals are met with the fleet.
• Maintain regulatory compliance (FMCSA), hours of service, drug testing, licensing.
• Coach drivers on tools/systems and payroll processes; resolve payroll issues.
• Collaborate with load planners to improve productivity and handle handoffs.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Change management

Self-starter

Motivated

Tools

Omnitracs

Payroll systems

Job description

Responsible for the management of 30-35 company drivers. The driver manager (“DM”)is a key leadership position that oversees the day to day execution of his/her assigned driver fleet. The DM is accountable for the performance of their drivers in the areas of service, safety, utilization, and retention. The DM will focus on maintaining positive employee relationships. The DM is responsible for conducting regular performance reviews with their drivers and determining corrective action plans when performance is below expectations. The DM will become proficient in the use of Transportation Management Systems to ensure timely and accurate data.

EssentialJob Functions:

• Manages driver performance by setting expectations, conducting regular reviews and implementing corrective action processes up to and including termination when needed
• Accountable for the safety and regulatory performance of their drivers and implementation and executionof corrective actions plans for all drivers below goal
• Responsible for problem resolution with assigned drivers
• Accountable for driver retention
• Ensure their drivers are compliant in all FMCSA regulations such as: hours of service, random drug testing,proper licensing and endorsements
• Trains and Mentors drivers to ensure success in areas such as proper use of tools and systems, including,for example, Omnitracs, document scanning, and payroll processes
• Tracks and manages assigned drivers’ schedules, including planned time off, holiday pay compliance, andvacations
• Resolves driver payroll discrepancies, including authorizing additional accessorial and hourly pay whenappropriate
• Manages driver utilization to ensure their drivers achieve targeted utilization levels; works with loadplanners to improve driver productivity
• Responsible for driver execution of assigned work
• Enforces understanding and compliance with all Company policies and procedures, including the Code ofConduct
• Contributes to an atmosphere of trust and teamwork that values contributions of all employees in supportof a high performance culture
• Supports load planning in the areas of re planningand 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 & carriermanagement of any loads in jeopardy of failure

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skillsand change management
• Must be a self-starter and highly motivated individual

Salary:

Up to $27.00/hour

This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays