Driver Manager: Lead & Develop a High-Performance Team

United Road Services Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO (Vacation, Sick, Personal)

Job summary

United Road Services Inc in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Driver Manager to lead a group of drivers and ICs, ensuring safety, service, and performance goals are met.

You'll partner with Fleet, HR, and Safety to resolve issues, conduct reviews, and drive retention while maintaining strong relationships with drivers and planners in a fast-paced logistics environment. This is an on-site role with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of progressively responsible related work experience.
• Excellent reading comprehension, and oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage driver performance by setting expectations, conducting regular reviews and implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Fleet, HR, and Safety on issues that may lead to termination or lease cancellation for ICs.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance with FMCSA regulations and driver endorsements.
• Resolve driver payroll discrepancies and approve pay adjustments when appropriate.
• Support load planning and driver utilization to improve productivity and on-time deliveries.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal relationships

Written and verbal communication

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Confidential information handling

Excel

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Pedigree

Magnus Driver App

Job description

United Road Services Inc in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Driver Manager to lead a group of drivers and ICs, ensuring safety, service, and performance goals are met.

You'll partner with Fleet, HR, and Safety to resolve issues, conduct reviews, and drive retention while maintaining strong relationships with drivers and planners in a fast-paced logistics environment. This is an on-site role with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to a high-performance culture.