Driver Operations Leader

Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC.; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

401(k) Plan + Company Match

Paid Time Off (120 hours yearly)

Company Paid Holidays

Job summary

Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC. in Hazel Crest, IL is seeking a Driver Manager to coordinate driver assignments and ensure safe, compliant operations.

You will build relationships with drivers, dispatch loads, monitor hours, and maintain accurate records while aligning with DOT/OSHA rules. This role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Familiarity with DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Willingness to travel to corporate office and other locations.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with drivers to ensure their needs are met.
• Communicate in a timely and effective manner with customers to ensure a high level of service.
• Maximize driver availability to fully utilize equipment to provide maximum revenue and profitability.
• Review dispatch sheet and driver assignments to ensure all loads are dispatched.
• Review all orders and process and/or distribute according to terminal procedure.
• Ensure timely and efficient movement of loaded trucks carrying various products.
• Schedule loads and assign qualified drivers.
• Enter load information into TMW system and prepare Delivery Receipts for each load.
• Provide documentation and communicate to drivers all pertinent information for scheduled load(s).
• Initiate and maintain customer specifications.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility to adapt to change

Problem solving

Customer service orientation

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC. in Hazel Crest, IL is seeking a Driver Manager to coordinate driver assignments and ensure safe, compliant operations.

You will build relationships with drivers, dispatch loads, monitor hours, and maintain accurate records while aligning with DOT/OSHA rules. This role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced logistics environment.