Driver Manager- Alpharetta

Temco-Logistics; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Temco Logistics hires for a Driver Manager to supervise last-mile operations and ensure safety, efficiency, and brand standards for Home Appliance Installation deliveries.

You will lead drivers, monitor routes, coach performance, and coordinate onboarding and schedules, while maintaining DOT compliance and high service levels. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership in a white-glove delivery environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transportation or delivery teams.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety compliance.
• Ability to train and onboard drivers effectively.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid DOT medical card.
• Proactive, customer service oriented with strong problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Monitor on-road operations and support drivers with calls, exceptions, and issue resolution.
• Prepare manifests, review routing for optimization and DOT compliance.
• Train and onboard new customer service staff.
• Build office and driver schedules and ensure hours adherence.
• Review payroll accuracy and partner with Driver Managers on route adjustments.
• Lead and support drivers daily to ensure readiness and success.
• Oversee DOT compliance and safety standards for drivers and equipment.
• Conduct on-road observations and Safe Work Habits Assessments.
• Partner with operations to optimize routes and maintain fairness.

Skills

Leadership

DOT compliance

Driver onboarding

Communication

Problem solving

DOT medical card

Job description

Temco Logistics, a proud subsidy of The Home Depot, is seeking a Driver Manager to join our team and help us deliver exceptional service in the final mile.As a Driver Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence and driver success through proactive engagement, compliance oversight, and performance coaching. This position focuses on safety, customer service, and maintaining Temco’s brand standards in a white-glove delivery environment for Home Appliance Installation.Must Have Skills:Home Appliance Installation or mechanical aptitude who can learn the home appliance installation process.Transportation Operations knowledge (Routing, Scheduling, DOT & Safety Compliance)Hands on leadership. Ability to fill in during absences, or busy seasons. (DOT MEDICAL CARD REQUIRED)Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor on‑road operations and support drivers with calls, exceptions, and issue resolutionPrepare manifests, review routing for optimization and DOT compliance, and coordinate changes with the MDO teamTrain and onboard new customer service staffBuild office and driver schedules and ensure hours adherenceReview payroll accuracy and partner with Driver Managers on route adjustmentsManage check‑in compliance and daily exception processing (MARS, reschedules, cancellations)Order office supplies and maintain proper staging of product and paperworkSupport inbound/outbound processes in 3PL locationsInvestigate freight and Sedgewick claimsAssess waste/recycling operations and recommend improvementsLead and support drivers daily to ensure readiness and success.Monitor performance metrics and coach for improvement.Oversee DOT compliance and safety standards for drivers and equipment.Conduct on-road observations and Safe Work Habits Assessments.Partner with operations to optimize routes and maintain fairness.Drive a culture of professionalism and customer satisfaction.What We’re Looking ForStrong leadership and coaching skills.Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety compliance.Ability to train and onboard drivers effectively.Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.Requirements: Must obtain and maintain a valid DOT medical card.Temco Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.