Driver Manager - High-Volume Dispatch & Load Planning

Socket.dev; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellness discounts

Job summary

QQR Transport is seeking an experienced Driver Manager in Cincinnati, OH to dispatch our fleet and ensure successful execution of freight delivery through effective driver management, load planning, and dispatch operations. The Driver Manager will own both the driver relationship and load planning end to end, handling a high-volume board of 30 to 50 drivers per dispatcher.

Strong communication, knowledge of FMCSA/DOT regulations, and the ability to manage fast-paced, high-volume activity are

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a dispatcher, driver manager, fleet manager, or load planner in FTL trucking/logistics (dry van, regional, and/or OTR)
• Strong working knowledge of FMCSA/DOT regulations
• Familiarity with load boards (DAT, etc.) and other TMS software
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• The ability to stay organized and composed in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Confidence managing a high call volume and constant email flow

Responsibilities

• Make safety-conscious decisions ensuring policy compliance
• Balance needs of drivers, freight brokers, and the business
• Provide performance coaching to drivers
• Manage driver home time and schedules
• Own load planning for your board: plan, assign, and coordinate full-truckload (FTL) loads across regional and OTR lanes
• Route planning to maximize equipment utilization
• Track hours of service and keep pickups and deliveries on schedule
• Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with drivers and freight brokers
• Negotiate freight rates and manage load profitability
• Resolve on-road issues quickly and cost-consciously
• Maintain dispatch logs and driver schedules
• Work with freight brokerages on load bookings and tracking updates
• Support the Operations Manager with daily execution
• Collaborate with Operations, Safety, and Accounting to ensure alignment
• Collaborate with HR and Recruiting on driver hiring and retention

Skills

Driver management

Load planning

Dispatching

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Organization

Tools

DAT load boards

TMS software

ELD platforms

Job description

QQR Transport is seeking an experienced Driver Manager in Cincinnati, OH to dispatch our fleet and ensure successful execution of freight delivery through effective driver management, load planning, and dispatch operations. The Driver Manager will own both the driver relationship and load planning end to end, handling a high-volume board of 30 to 50 drivers per dispatcher.

Strong communication, knowledge of FMCSA/DOT regulations, and the ability to manage fast-paced, high-volume activity are