Driver Manager: Transportation & Fleet Operations

Paul Logistics; 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. in Joplin, MO is seeking a Driver Manager to lead a team of professional drivers and ensure safe, on-time freight movement. You will be the primary contact for drivers, balancing customer needs with operational priorities and driver support.

The role requires a full-time schedule Monday–Friday with after-hours/weekend on-call, a competitive base salary of $50,000–$60,000, benefits, and opportunities to grow leadership and transportation expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience leading people in fast-paced settings.
• Backgrounds in transportation, dispatch, or logistics leadership roles.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday with early start and on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for the fleet of drivers, providing daily support and guidance.
• Coordinate freight assignments and driver schedules to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Build relationships with drivers to promote retention and performance.
• Monitor DOT regulations, Hours of Service (HOS), and company policies.
• Coordinate home time, equipment needs, and maintenance concerns.
• Collaborate with customers and operations to resolve issues and maintain service levels.
• Analyze fleet performance to identify revenue and efficiency opportunities.
• Participate in after-hours and weekend on-call rotations.

Skills

People leadership

Transportation/logistics

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Frontier Leasing Inc. in Joplin, MO is seeking a Driver Manager to lead a team of professional drivers and ensure safe, on-time freight movement. You will be the primary contact for drivers, balancing customer needs with operational priorities and driver support.

The role requires a full-time schedule Monday–Friday with after-hours/weekend on-call, a competitive base salary of $50,000–$60,000, benefits, and opportunities to grow leadership and transportation expertise.