Driver Manager: Lead 30+ Drivers to Peak Performance

Knight Transportation, Inc.; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive starting salary

Bonus potential

Volunteer opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Résumé du poste

Knight Transportation, Inc. is an industry-leading truckload carrier seeking an experienced operations professional to lead a fleet of drivers, optimize profitability, and build strong relationships with Driving Associates.

You will coach drivers, manage loads, ensure safety, payroll accuracy, and collaborate with sales to keep customers informed. This on-site role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' in Operations and/or Planning and/or Customer Accounts.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Must be able to lead others.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be able to work in high pressure situations in a fast paced environment.
• Must be proficient in MS Office.

Responsabilités

• Lead a fleet of 30+ drivers and manage driver availability to maximize productivity of their fleet.
• Routinely review Profit/Loss (P/L) for assigned area and find ways to maximize profitability.
• Develop a personal and professional relationship with each Driving Associate that leads to exceptional safety, service, equipment care, fuel performance and retention.
• Coach Driving Associates to achieve their weekly mileage goal by effectively managing home time and hours of service.
• Maximize P/L for all assigned tractors.
• Collaborate with Planner(s) and assign drivers to lanes that best serve both the company and the driver.
• Discuss each load and the service expectations with every driver on every plan.
• Personally coach each Driving Associate to identify opportunities for improvement and actively provide the training/coaching needed to help Driving Associate reach their highest potential and performance.
• Proactively communicate with Driving Associate about safety expectations including pre-trip inspections, following distance, and route conditions.
• Ensure payroll accuracy for assigned drivers.
• Provide timely and meaningful in-person reviews for each Driving Associate.
• Track freight to its final destination to ensure on time delivery.
• Work closely with sales and account teams to ensure customer has most current information.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

MS Office

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Knight Transportation, Inc. is an industry-leading truckload carrier seeking an experienced operations professional to lead a fleet of drivers, optimize profitability, and build strong relationships with Driving Associates.

You will coach drivers, manage loads, ensure safety, payroll accuracy, and collaborate with sales to keep customers informed. This on-site role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.