Driver Operations Leader: Coach, Payroll & Safety

Schneider National, Inc.; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Incentive pay program

Job summary

Schneider National, Inc. in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Driver Manager to ensure successful execution of customer freight delivery through effective driver management. You will serve as the link between the business, drivers and customers.

The role requires safety-conscious decision-making and strong communication skills, with responsibilities including payroll, home time management, and cross-team collaboration to improve retention and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2 years of equivalent work experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Able to work collaboratively with a variety of teams, both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Make safety-conscious decisions that ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Balance the needs of our customers, drivers and the business.
• Provide continuous, structured and proactive performance management and coaching to drivers.
• Manage driver payroll and home time.
• Collaborate with various teams to identify and implement creative solutions to improve retention and drive business.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2 years experience

Job description

Schneider National, Inc. in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Driver Manager to ensure successful execution of customer freight delivery through effective driver management. You will serve as the link between the business, drivers and customers.

The role requires safety-conscious decision-making and strong communication skills, with responsibilities including payroll, home time management, and cross-team collaboration to improve retention and efficiency.