Driver Operations Lead: Safety, Scheduling & Growth

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, EAP

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount on home furnishings

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Ashley Wellness Centers

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC is seeking a Driver Manager to lead a team of professional drivers, ensuring safe, on-time, and cost-effective transportation services. You will serve as the primary point of contact for drivers and coordinate with dispatch, planning, and operations.

Responsibilities include monitoring performance, managing hours of service, providing coaching, and ensuring compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years in transportation, dispatch, driver management or logistics operations.
• Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and HOS requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with drivers and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison for assigned drivers with daily direction and support.
• Monitor driver performance including on-time delivery and safety; provide coaching as needed.
• Coordinate with dispatch and planning to align assignments with capacity and service requirements.
• Ensure compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations, including inspections and qualification requirements.
• Resolve service issues and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Track metrics such as on-time performance, miles, fuel usage, idle time, and safety indicators; use TMS/telematics to monitor activity.
• Collaborate with leadership and operations to implement network changes and maintain alignment.

Skills

Communication

Driver management

DOT/FMCSA knowledge

Data interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor in Logistics/Related

Tools

TMS platforms

ELD systems

Telematics tools

MS Office

Job description

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC is seeking a Driver Manager to lead a team of professional drivers, ensuring safe, on-time, and cost-effective transportation services. You will serve as the primary point of contact for drivers and coordinate with dispatch, planning, and operations.

Responsibilities include monitoring performance, managing hours of service, providing coaching, and ensuring compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations.