Driver Manager(Wed-Sat:4AM–4PM or Sun–Wed:4PM–4AM)

Hub Group; Bloomington (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hub Group in Bloomington, CA is seeking a Driver Manager to oversee a fleet of 30–35 company drivers. This leadership role focuses on service, safety, utilization, and retention, with regular performance reviews and corrective action when needed.

The Driver Manager will use Transportation Management Systems to ensure timely data, mentor drivers on Omnitracs and payroll processes, and partner with load planners to improve productivity and on-time deliveries.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a driver fleet of 30–35 drivers.
• Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train, mentor, and conduct driver performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage driver performance, set expectations, conduct reviews, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure safety and regulatory performance; apply corrective actions.
• Resolve issues with drivers and ensure FMCSA compliance.
• Train drivers in tools like Omnitracs and payroll processes.
• Track driver schedules, time off, holidays, and vacations.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and manage pay adjustments.
• Coordinate with load planners to improve driver productivity.
• Enforce company policies and foster a high-performance culture.
• Support load planning for re-planning and recovery.
• Monitor deliveries/pickups and alert plans of at-risk loads.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Problem solving

Self-starter

Job description

Driver Manager(Wed-Sat:4AM–4PM or Sun–Wed:4AM)

Bloomington, CA, United States

Job Description

Responsible for the management of 30-35 company drivers. The driver manager (“DM”)is a key leadership position that oversees the day to day execution of his/her assigned driver fleet. The DM is accountable for the performance of their drivers in the areas of service, safety, utilization, and retention. The DM will focus on maintaining positive employee relationships. The DM is responsible for conducting regular performance reviews with their drivers and determining corrective action plans when performance is below expectations. The DM will become proficient in the use of Transportation Management Systems to ensure timely and accurate data.

EssentialJob Functions:

• Manages driver performance by setting expectations, conducting regular reviews and implementing corrective action processes up to and including termination when needed


• Accountable for the safety and regulatory performance of their drivers and implementation and executionof corrective actions plans for all drivers below goal


• Responsible for problem resolution with assigned drivers


• Ensure their drivers are compliant in all FMCSA regulations such as: hours of service, random drug testing,proper licensing and endorsements


• Trains and Mentors drivers to ensure success in areas such as proper use of tools and systems, including,for example, Omnitracs, document scanning, and payroll processes


• Tracks and manages assigned drivers’ schedules, including planned time off, holiday pay compliance, andvacations


• Resolves driver payroll discrepancies, including authorizing additional accessorial and hourly pay whenappropriate


• Manages driver utilization to ensure their drivers achieve targeted utilization levels; works with loadplanners to improve driver productivity


• Responsible for driver execution of assigned work


• Enforces understanding and compliance with all Company policies and procedures, including the Code ofConduct


• Contributes to an atmosphere of trust and teamwork that values contributions of all employees in supportof a high performance culture


• Supports load planning in the areas of re planningand recovery of loads


• Works until driver issues are resolved for the day and/or a proper hand off has been made


• Monitors deliveries and pickups for service failures and proactively alerts load planning & carriermanagement of any loads in jeopardy of failure

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong leadership skills


• Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skillsand change management


• Must be a self-starter and highly motivated individual

Salary:$68,640 - $70,000/year base salary + Bonus Eligibility

This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand.

BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits plan including: