Fleet Driver Manager: Lead, Develop & Optimize Drivers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life保险

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Monday-Friday Schedule

Career Growth and Advancement

Collaborative Team Environment

Job summary

Ztrip in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Fleet Driver Manager to lead a team of professional drivers, drive safety, engagement, and operational excellence. You will oversee performance, retention, and regulatory compliance while aligning with dispatch, maintenance, and safety teams.

The role emphasizes driver coaching, performance reviews, and collaboration across departments to improve efficiency, service quality, and customer satisfaction. Strong leadership and DOT knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, fleet management, driver supervision, logistics, operations, or related field preferred.
• Strong leadership or people-management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, transportation operations, and driver compliance preferred.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to analyze operational data and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of professional drivers.
• Foster communication, engagement, and accountability within the fleet.
• Monitor driver productivity, safety, and service quality; ensure policy compliance.
• Coordinate with dispatch, maintenance, safety, and operations to optimize fleet performance.
• Manage driver meetings, coaching sessions, and performance reviews.
• Prepare reports and collaborate across departments for workforce planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Problem solving

Team motivation

Tools

Dispatch software

Transportation Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ztrip in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Fleet Driver Manager to lead a team of professional drivers, drive safety, engagement, and operational excellence. You will oversee performance, retention, and regulatory compliance while aligning with dispatch, maintenance, and safety teams.

The role emphasizes driver coaching, performance reviews, and collaboration across departments to improve efficiency, service quality, and customer satisfaction. Strong leadership and DOT knowledge are essential.