Driver Operations Leader

Western Express; Town of Plainfield (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Express is seeking a proven manager to lead our operations team, coordinating with drivers and office staff to ensure on-time delivery and efficient freight movement. You will build strong relationships with drivers and monitor DOT compliance while supporting cross‑functional initiatives.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and a family‑oriented culture as you partner with other departments to meet company objectives and drive growth across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or management within transportation or logistics.
• Proven track record of achievement and leading by example.
• Strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking to overcome challenges.
• Excellent prioritization in a fast-paced environment.
• Competitive mindset and drive to succeed.
• Refuse-to-lose mentality with a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with your team of drivers to ensure efficient operations.
• Ensure on-time delivery for all freight shipments.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet companywide initiatives and objectives.
• Develop relationships with drivers and support their professional growth.
• Communicate safety expectations to drivers to ensure DOT compliance.
• Track freight to confirm timely delivery within allotted timeframes.

Skills

Sales/Management experience

Leadership by example

Problem solving

Creative thinking

Prioritization

Competitive mindset

Job description

Western Express is seeking a proven manager to lead our operations team, coordinating with drivers and office staff to ensure on-time delivery and efficient freight movement. You will build strong relationships with drivers and monitor DOT compliance while supporting cross‑functional initiatives.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and a family‑oriented culture as you partner with other departments to meet company objectives and drive growth across multiple locations.