Fleet Lead Driver — Lead Routes, Safety & Team

Gold Star Foods; Huntingdon (Huntingdon County); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Gold Star Foods is seeking a Driver Lead to manage day-to-day fleet operations, ensure on-time deliveries, and supervise drivers. The role emphasizes safety, leadership, and effective team communication in a fast-paced distribution environment.

You will coordinate deliveries, swap drivers as needed, and guide staff to meet company goals while maintaining compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.

Qualifikationen

• Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Superior managerial and diplomacy skills.
• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of DOT work regulations and rules.

Aufgaben

• Identify problems as they arise and remedy promptly.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Demonstrate leadership and integrity to develop staff.
• Promote training and development of support staff.
• Foster a cohesive team working toward common goals.
• Chair round-table discussions to educate employees and gather feedback.
• Recognize what must be done with sound judgment and decision-making.
• Use management tools to identify and prevent operational and labor issues.
• Train drivers on policies and monitor compliance.
• Spot-check trailer loading for correctness.
• Process operation paperwork.
• Operate equipment like computers and phones to communicate with drivers.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks.
• Spot-check equipment after use for damage.
• Review schedules and maps to determine optimal routes.
• Load/unload trucks and assist others.
• Provide information at drivers meetings.
• Complete Lead Driver duties and local routes.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Managerial skills

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Analytical/problem-solving

DOT regulations knowledge

Ausbildung

CDL A

Jobbeschreibung

Gold Star Foods is seeking a Driver Lead to manage day-to-day fleet operations, ensure on-time deliveries, and supervise drivers. The role emphasizes safety, leadership, and effective team communication in a fast-paced distribution environment.

You will coordinate deliveries, swap drivers as needed, and guide staff to meet company goals while maintaining compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.