Driver Manager: Fleet Operations & People Leader

Energy Jobline ZR; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Frontier Leasing Inc. is seeking a Driver Manager to lead and support a fleet of professional van and flatbed drivers in Joplin, MO.

This on-site role requires coordinating assignments, ensuring DOT/HOS compliance, and delivering exceptional customer service while balancing priorities across operations. The ideal candidate has leadership experience, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset to empower drivers and improve fleet performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading people in fast-paced environments.
• Backgrounds in transportation, dispatch, logistics, or related leadership roles.
• Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Willing to work Monday–Friday with occasional after-hours/weekend on-call.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for assigned fleet of professional flatbed drivers.
• Coordinate freight assignments and driver schedules to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Build relationships with drivers through consistent communication, coaching, and support.
• Monitor DOT regulations and Hours of Service (HOS) compliance.
• Coordinate driver home time and equipment needs.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Analyze fleet performance to improve revenue, fuel economy, and efficiency.
• Participate in rotating after-hours and weekend on-call schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Customer relationships

Communication

Scheduling

Problem solving

Job description

Frontier Leasing Inc. is seeking a Driver Manager to lead and support a fleet of professional van and flatbed drivers in Joplin, MO.

This on-site role requires coordinating assignments, ensuring DOT/HOS compliance, and delivering exceptional customer service while balancing priorities across operations. The ideal candidate has leadership experience, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset to empower drivers and improve fleet performance.