Driver Operations Lead - Manage 30+ Drivers & Profit

Knight Transportation; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 67,000; Full time

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Job summary

Knight Transportation is seeking an Operations/Planning leader in Colorado to manage a fleet of 30+ drivers, optimize profitability, and drive safety and service excellence. You will build strong relationships with Driving Associates and collaborate with planners to assign lanes and loads.

The role requires 2+ years in operations/planning, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong communication and MS Office skills. Competitive pay and benefits are offered in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' in Operations and/or Planning and/or Customer Accounts required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• Must be able to lead others.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be able to work in high pressure situations in a fast paced environment.
• Must be proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead a fleet of 30+ drivers and manage driver availability to maximize productivity of their fleet.
• Routinely review Profit/Loss (P/L) for assigned area and find ways to maximize profitability.
• Develop a personal and professional relationship with each Driving Associate that leads to exceptional safety, service, equipment care, fuel performance and retention.
• Coach Driving Associates to achieve their weekly mileage goal by effectively managing home time and hours of service.
• Maximize P/L for all assigned tractors.
• Collaborate with Planner(s) and assign drivers to lanes that best serve both the company and the driver.
• Discuss each load and the service expectations with every driver on every plan.
• Personally coach each Driving Associate to identify opportunities for improvement and actively provide the training/coaching needed to help Driving Associate reach their highest potential and performance.
• Proactively communicate with Driving Associate about safety expectations including pre-trip inspections, following distance, and route conditions.
• Ensure payroll accuracy for assigned drivers.
• Provide timely and meaningful in-person reviews for each Driving Associate.
• Track freight to its final destination to ensure on time delivery.
• Work closely with sales and account teams to ensure customer has most current information.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

Skills

Operations Planning

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Knight Transportation is seeking an Operations/Planning leader in Colorado to manage a fleet of 30+ drivers, optimize profitability, and drive safety and service excellence. You will build strong relationships with Driving Associates and collaborate with planners to assign lanes and loads.

The role requires 2+ years in operations/planning, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong communication and MS Office skills. Competitive pay and benefits are offered in a fast-paced environment.