Fleet Driver Manager

Paul Logistics

Joplin (MO)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Frontier Leasing Inc. in Joplin, MO is seeking a Driver Manager to lead a team of professional drivers and ensure safe, on-time freight movement. You will be the primary contact for drivers, balancing customer needs with operational priorities and driver support.

The role requires a full-time schedule Monday–Friday with after-hours/weekend on-call, a competitive base salary of $50,000–$60,000, benefits, and opportunities to grow leadership and transportation expertise.

Qualifications

  • Experience leading people in fast-paced settings.
  • Backgrounds in transportation, dispatch, or logistics leadership roles.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work Monday–Friday with early start and on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary contact for the fleet of drivers, providing daily support and guidance.
  • Coordinate freight assignments and driver schedules to ensure on-time deliveries.
  • Build relationships with drivers to promote retention and performance.
  • Monitor DOT regulations, Hours of Service (HOS), and company policies.
  • Coordinate home time, equipment needs, and maintenance concerns.
  • Collaborate with customers and operations to resolve issues and maintain service levels.
  • Analyze fleet performance to identify revenue and efficiency opportunities.
  • Participate in after-hours and weekend on-call rotations.

Skills

People leadership
Transportation/logistics
Customer service
Communication

Job description

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Driver Manager – Transportation & Operations
Company: Frontier Leasing Inc.
Location: Joplin, MO (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary:$50,000–$60,000/year DOE
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Rotating on-call including weekends

About the Role

Frontier Leasing Inc. is looking for a motivated Driver Manager to lead and support a fleet of professional van and flatbed drivers. While experience in transportation or trucking operations is a plus, we're also interested in candidates who have built successful careers in account management, customer service, retail management, operations, or employee relations and are ready to take the next step.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships, solving problems, and helping others succeed, this could be the career you've been looking for. As a Driver Manager, you'll serve as the primary point of contact for your drivers, balancing customer needs, operational priorities, and driver support to keep freight moving safely and efficiently.

This is an opportunity to join a growing company where your contributions are recognized, your performance is rewarded, and you're empowered to make a real impact.

Why Work With Us?

  • Join a high-performing team that values accountability, collaboration, and supporting one another's success.
  • Build a long-term career with opportunities to grow your leadership and transportation expertise.
  • Make a real impact—your decisions directly influence driver success, customer satisfaction, and company performance.
  • We work hard, celebrate wins, and enjoy what we do. Expect a professional environment with a great team and plenty of laughs along the way.
  • Casual dress code helps make the workday a little more comfortable.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for your assigned fleet of professional flatbed drivers, providing daily support, guidance, and problem resolution.
  • Coordinate freight assignments and driver schedules to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time deliveries while maximizing fleet productivity.
  • Build strong working relationships with drivers through consistent communication, coaching, and proactive support to promote retention and performance.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with DOT regulations, Hours of Service (HOS) requirements, and company policies.
  • Coordinate driver home time, equipment needs, maintenance concerns, and other operational priorities to keep drivers successful on the road.
  • Work closely with customers, operations, and internal departments to quickly resolve issues and maintain exceptional service.
  • Analyze fleet performance and identify opportunities to improve revenue, fuel economy, driver satisfaction, and overall operational efficiency.
  • Participate in a rotating after-hours and weekend on-call schedule to support drivers and address operational needs as they arise.

Qualifications

  • Experience leading people, managing customer relationships, coordinating operations, or solving problems in a fast-paced environment.
  • Backgrounds in transportation, dispatch, logistics, account management, customer service, retail management, operations, or similar leadership roles are encouraged to apply.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.
  • A positive, team-oriented mindset with a passion for building relationships and helping others succeed.
  • Ability to work a Monday–Friday schedule with a start time before 8:00 AM and participate in an after-hours/weekend on-call rotation.
  • Transportation, dispatch, or trucking experience is preferred but not required.
  • Knowledge of DOT regulations, Hours of Service (HOS), or flatbed operations is a plus, but we'll help the right candidate learn the industry.
  • Competitive base salary of $50,000–$60,000 per year
  • 401(k) with company match to help you invest in your future and build long-term financial security.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance to support you and your family's well-being.
  • Paid time off so you can relax, recharge, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • Flexible scheduling to help accommodate the demands of both your career and personal life.

Why Frontier Leasing Inc. ?

At Frontier Leasing Inc , our Driver Managers play a vital role in keeping freight moving safely, efficiently, and on time. You'll be the trusted point of contact for your drivers, helping them succeed while making a direct impact on the performance of your fleet. We believe in hard work, accountability, strong communication, and supporting one another as a team. If you're looking for a fast-paced environment where your leadership is recognized and your success is rewarded, you'll find it here.

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