Fleet Dispatch & Driver Performance Manager

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC; Ecru (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee discounts on home furnishings

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Ashley Wellness Centers

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC is seeking an experienced Driver Manager to oversee part of our regional fleet drivers. This role focuses on ensuring safe, efficient daily operations, payroll administration, and dispatch tasks for our private fleet.

You will monitor driver performance, optimize routes, manage schedules, and ensure regulatory compliance while upholding Ashley's commitment to safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in fleet management or transportation operations, preferably with local delivery services.
• Proven ability to manage, motivate, and develop driver teams.
• Experience with payroll processing and time tracking systems.
• Hands-on experience with dispatch operations and route planning.
• Understanding of DOT regulations, safety compliance, and driver qualification requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with fleet management software, dispatch systems, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Daily Dispatch: Coordinate and manage daily dispatch operations to ensure timely and efficient service.
• Route Management: Plan, optimize, and oversee routes to maximize efficiency and service quality.
• Driver Supervision: Manage and supervise drivers, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and company standards.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and evaluate driver performance, conduct regular assessments, and provide coaching and feedback.
• Driver and Asset Utilization: Measure and monitor driver performance making sure we are fully utilizing our fleet to capacity.
• Payroll Management: Process and manage driver payroll, including hours tracking, overtime, and compensation accuracy.
• Scheduling: Create and maintain driver schedules, manage time-off requests, and ensure adequate coverage.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of routes, driver hours, vehicle logs, and incident reports.
• Compliance: Ensure all drivers maintain proper licensing and meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Fleet management

Leadership

Payroll processing

Dispatch operations

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Fleet software

Microsoft Office

Tools

Fleet management software

Dispatch systems

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC is seeking an experienced Driver Manager to oversee part of our regional fleet drivers. This role focuses on ensuring safe, efficient daily operations, payroll administration, and dispatch tasks for our private fleet.

You will monitor driver performance, optimize routes, manage schedules, and ensure regulatory compliance while upholding Ashley's commitment to safety and customer service.