Driver Manager - Truckload

USA Truck; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Truck in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Fleet Operations Supervisor to lead a team of drivers, manage availability, and optimize routes for maximum productivity.

You will ensure FMCSA safety compliance, coordinate dispatch, and monitor performance while collaborating with fuel management to boost efficiency and keep commitments to customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a fleet of drivers and manage driver availability to maximize fleet productivity.
• Plan routes, schedules, and loads to maximize efficiency and on-time performance.
• Ensure compliance with FMCSA regulations and safety standards.
• Dispatch loads with directions, routing, and fuel information for drivers.
• Monitor driver performance, address issues, and coach for improvement.
• Collaborate with Fuel Management to optimize fuel purchases and idle time.

Skills

Driver management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Coaching drivers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Job Category Operations
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

Description

PURPOSE

Lead a fleet of drivers and manage driver availability to maximize fleet productivity . Supervises employees who transport cargo to and from specified locations. Oversees the loading and unloading of company vehicles. Schedules drivers and assigns routes to maximize productivity.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES.

• Planassigned fleet of drivers for success by focusing on keyaspects(hours of service, transit time, driver performance, customer requirements,safety compliance,etc.).
• Responsible fortimelyidentification and remediation of Driver safety compliance issues including,but not limited to,HOS violations, Drive Camevents, drug and alcohol testing, terminal route-throughsand maintenance issues.
• Focus on driver retention by buildingstrong relationships with each driver, monitoring performance, and keeping drivers informed and motivated.
• Collaborate with Fuel Management Team to maximize fuel purchase efficiency, and idle time compliance.
• Ensureassignedfleet of driversisin compliance withall FMCSA regulations.
• Dispatch loads to drivers(issueload information, directions, routing, and fuel information, etc.).
• Communicate and helpfacilitateresolution ofdriver conflicts, problems, and requests such ashome time, pay, equipment, and load assignments.
• Track and manage assigned drivers’home time schedule.
• Monitor pickups and deliveries for service failures and proactively alert the necessary parties when a load is in jeopardy of failing.
• Manage driver performance by setting expectations, conducting regularreviewsand implementing corrective action processes up to and including termination when needed.
• Utilize operational reports and metricsto ensureoperatingeffectiveness.
• Meet deadlines anddeliver exceptional service through positive engagement and patience.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent written,verbal,and interpersonalcommunicationskills.

PREFERRED SKILLS.

• General knowledge of DOT regulations
• Experience in amanagement role
• Proficient at Microsoft Excel and Word
• Analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment to continuously improve results
• Ability to coach drivers on key areas of needed improvement
• Ability to promote a culture of trust andsafety