Extended Operations - Driver Leader

Hirschbach; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirschbach Motor Lines seeks an Extended Operations – Driver Leader I to oversee daily driver activities, ensure safety compliance, and support field operations. You will lead a team of drivers, manage routes, and collaborate with other departments to hit performance goals.

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years in transportation/logistics, strong leadership and communication skills, and a track record of improving driver performance and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s preferred.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, or related field.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations, safety protocols, and driver management.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage a team, resolve conflicts, and balance priorities.
• Experience with route planning, scheduling, and driver performance tracking.
• Proficient with logistics software and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise a team of drivers and assist with scheduling and route management.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to drivers for safety and efficiency.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback for improvement.
• Address concerns and escalate to management as necessary.
• Oversee daily transportation operations, ensuring drivers stay on schedule and meet standards.
• Monitor driver performance for safety, delivery times, and customer service.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.
• Assist with route planning to optimize performance and minimize delays.
• Provide ongoing coaching to drivers and navigate challenges to improve efficiency.
• Resolve driver-related issues, including accidents, delays, or equipment malfunctions.
• Track KPIs such as delivery times, customer satisfaction, and fuel efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of driver performance, safety reports, logs, and maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Route planning

Driver management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Logistics software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Extended Operations – Driver Leader Iis responsible foroverseeing the daily operations of drivers within the extended operations department, ensuring that deliveries and transportation activities run smoothly and efficiently. This role involves managing driver performance, ensuring safety compliance, and providing support for drivers in the field while collaborating with other departments to meet operational goals.

What You Will Be Doing

• Directly supervise a team of drivers andassistwith scheduling and route management
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to drivers to ensure safety and efficiency in operations
• Conduct performance evaluations for drivers and provide feedback for continuous improvement
• Address any concerns or issues raised by drivers and accelerate to management as necessary
• Oversee daily transportation operations, ensuring that drivers are on schedule and meeting performance standards
• Monitor driver performance, including adherence to safety regulations, delivery times, and customer service standards
• Ensure all driverscomply withcompany policies, safety standards, and federal/state regulations
• Assistwith route planning and scheduling tooptimizedriver performance and minimize delays
• Provide ongoing support and coaching to drivers, helping them navigate challenges and improve their efficiency
• Assistin resolving any driver-related issues, including accidents, delays, or equipment malfunctions
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as delivery times, customer satisfaction, and fuel efficiency
• Maintainaccuraterecords of driver performance, including safety reports, driving logs, and maintenance schedules
• Ensure proper maintenance and safety checks are completed on vehicles used by drivers
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless operations and address any operational bottlenecks

Schedule:12 hourdays4 days on and 4 daysoff12 hourshifts - 6pm-6am.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required;Associate’s or Bachelor’sdegree preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in transportation,logistics, or a related field
• Knowledge of transportation regulations, safety protocols, and driver management
• Strong communicationand leadership skills
• Ability to effectively manage a team, resolve conflicts, and handle multiple priorities
• Experience with route planning, scheduling, and driver performance tracking
• Proficient in usinglogisticsand route optimization software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite

Company Overview

Founded in 1935, Hirschbach Motor Lines has built a sterling reputation for delivering time and temperature-sensitive freight across 48 states. Today, the organization generates $1+ billion in revenue and has become the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America with company headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. Hirschbach strives to provide the highest level of service in the industry, offering a breadth of services including Dedicated, Over the Road, Expedited, Entertainment, and Logistics Solutions.

With a tenured history and vision for the future, our company culture drives us to be the best in the business, grounded in our All In To Win values. One key to trust is having a pool of talent and resources who are exceptionally competent, capable, and passionate for serving results to our customers.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.