Driver Manager: Lead Safe, High-Impact Final Mile Ops

Temco Logistics LLC; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Temco Logistics LLC, a Home Depot subsidiary, is seeking a Driver Manager to lead front-line operations in our final mile network. You will focus on safety, driver coaching, routing optimization, and DOT compliance to ensure timely, high‑quality service for appliance deliveries.

This role requires hands-on leadership, the ability to cover during busy periods, and collaboration with operations to maintain schedules and meet performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in home appliance installation or have mechanical aptitude to learn the process.
• Transportation operations knowledge including routing, scheduling, DOT & safety compliance.
• Hands-on leadership with ability to fill in during absences or busy seasons.

Responsibilities

• Monitor on‑road operations and support drivers with calls, exceptions, and issue resolution.
• Prepare manifests, review routing for optimization and DOT compliance, and coordinate changes with the MDO team.
• 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.
• Manage check‑in compliance and daily exception processing (MARS, reschedules, cancellations).
• Order office supplies and maintain proper staging of product and paperwork.
• Support inbound/outbound processes in 3PL locations.
• Investigate freight and Sedgewick claims.
• Assess waste/recycling operations and recommend improvements.
• Lead 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.

Skills

Appliance installation

Transportation ops

Leadership

Job description

Temco Logistics LLC, a Home Depot subsidiary, is seeking a Driver Manager to lead front-line operations in our final mile network. You will focus on safety, driver coaching, routing optimization, and DOT compliance to ensure timely, high‑quality service for appliance deliveries.

This role requires hands-on leadership, the ability to cover during busy periods, and collaboration with operations to maintain schedules and meet performance metrics.