Fleet Driver Manager

zTrip NE; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

PTO and Holidays

Mon-Fri Schedule

Career Growth

Collaborative Team Environment

Job summary

zTrip NE in Lincoln, NE is seeking an experienced Fleet Driver Manager to lead a team of professional drivers and oversee safe, efficient, and reliable transportation operations. You will focus on driver performance, engagement, retention, compliance, and operational excellence in a fast-paced fleet environment.

Your leadership will directly impact fleet performance, customer satisfaction, driver retention, and overall business results.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, fleet management, driver supervision, logistics, operations, or a related field preferred.
• Previous leadership or people-management experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, transportation operations, and driver compliance requirements preferred.
• Strong communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to analyze operational data and make sound business decisions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of professional drivers
• Build strong working relationships through consistent communication and engagement
• Serve as the primary point of contact for driver questions, concerns, and performance discussions
• Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, safety, and customer service
• Conduct regular driver meetings, coaching sessions, and performance reviews
• Recognize and celebrate driver achievements, milestones, and outstanding performance
• Develop and implement strategies to improve driver satisfaction, retention, and morale
• Maintain consistent communication with drivers to identify concerns and opportunities for improvement
• Partner with recruiting and leadership teams to support onboarding and long-term driver success
• Address employee relations issues professionally and effectively
• Promote programs focused on driver recognition, engagement, and career development
• Help create a positive work environment that encourages long-term commitment and success
• Monitor driver productivity, service quality, attendance, and operational performance
• Ensure drivers comply with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with dispatch, maintenance, safety, and operations teams to optimize fleet performance
• Assist with route planning, scheduling challenges, and service-related issues
• Analyze performance metrics and implement corrective actions when needed
• Manage day-to-day operational issues while balancing business goals and driver needs
• Support initiatives that improve efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction
• Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture throughout the fleet
• Monitor compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and industry standards
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and safety concerns and recommend corrective actions
• Support driver training and ongoing safety education programs
• Maintain accurate records related to driver qualifications, safety, and compliance requirements
• Maintain accurate driver, fleet, and operational records
• Track key performance indicators, retention trends, safety metrics, and service levels
• Prepare reports and updates for leadership teams
• Collaborate across departments to support workforce planning and operational success
• Recommend process improvements that enhance driver performance, efficiency, and service quality
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

DOT regulations knowledge

Data analysis

Problem solving

Time management

Team orientation

Driver safety

Tools

Transportation Management Systems

Dispatch Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fleet Driver Manager

Lead Drivers. Optimize Performance. Keep Operations Moving.

Join Our Team in Lincoln, NE

We're seeking an experienced and motivated Fleet Driver Manager to join our team in Lincoln, NE. In this role, you’ll oversee a team of professional drivers while ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable transportation operations. As the primary leader and advocate for your drivers, you’ll focus on driver performance, engagement, retention, compliance, and operational excellence.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced transportation environment, enjoys leading people, solving challenges, and building a culture of accountability and success. Your leadership will directly impact fleet performance, customer satisfaction, driver retention, and overall business results.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Monday-Friday Schedule
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive and Collaborative Team Environment

What You'll Do as a Fleet Driver Manager:

Driver Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and support a team of professional drivers
• Build strong working relationships through consistent communication and engagement
• Serve as the primary point of contact for driver questions, concerns, and performance discussions
• Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, safety, and customer service
• Conduct regular driver meetings, coaching sessions, and performance reviews
• Recognize and celebrate driver achievements, milestones, and outstanding performance

Driver Retention & Engagement

• Develop and implement strategies to improve driver satisfaction, retention, and morale
• Maintain consistent communication with drivers to identify concerns and opportunities for improvement
• Partner with recruiting and leadership teams to support onboarding and long-term driver success
• Address employee relations issues professionally and effectively
• Promote programs focused on driver recognition, engagement, and career development
• Help create a positive work environment that encourages long-term commitment and success

Fleet Operations & Performance Management

• Monitor driver productivity, service quality, attendance, and operational performance
• Ensure drivers comply with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with dispatch, maintenance, safety, and operations teams to optimize fleet performance
• Assist with route planning, scheduling challenges, and service-related issues
• Analyze performance metrics and implement corrective actions when needed
• Manage day-to-day operational issues while balancing business goals and driver needs
• Support initiatives that improve efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture throughout the fleet
• Monitor compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and industry standards
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and safety concerns and recommend corrective actions
• Support driver training and ongoing safety education programs
• Maintain accurate records related to driver qualifications, safety, and compliance requirements

Reporting & Collaboration

• Maintain accurate driver, fleet, and operational records
• Track key performance indicators, retention trends, safety metrics, and service levels
• Prepare reports and updates for leadership teams
• Collaborate across departments to support workforce planning and operational success
• Recommend process improvements that enhance driver performance, efficiency, and service quality
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization

Qualifications of a Fleet Driver Manager:

• Experience in transportation, fleet management, driver supervision, logistics, operations, or a related field preferred
• Previous leadership or people-management experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, transportation operations, and driver compliance requirements preferred
• Strong communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to analyze operational data and make sound business decisions
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proficiency with transportation management systems, dispatch software, and Microsoft Office preferred
• Positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude
• Passion for developing drivers and creating operational excellence

Why Join Us?

• Lead a team that directly impacts service quality and business success
• Play a critical role in fleet performance, safety, and driver retention
• Build meaningful relationships with drivers and operational leaders
• Help shape a positive, high-performance fleet culture
• Work in a collaborative environment that values leadership and innovation
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career advancement