Fleet Operations & Driver Relations Manager

Werner Enterprises; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Supplemental coverage

Job summary

Werner Enterprises is seeking a Fleet Manager to build driver relationships, optimize loads, and coordinate across departments. You will partner with Logistics Managers to match freight needs with driver availability and ensure service goals are met.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business-related field or 6–12 months of supervisory experience, plus strong organizational and technical skills for terminal and satellite systems. This is an on-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics.
• Six months to one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and proven management ability; experience with computer terminals and satellite communications required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships; address home time, payroll, equipment issues and other needs using company systems and communication channels.
• Collaborate with Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads based on origin, destination, freight type, miles, stops and availability.
• Align with customer dynamics, service expectations, goals and initiatives to improve value for customer and Werner.
• Interface with billing, operations, risk, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance and external vendors.
• Work with Logistics Managers to maintain a full driver board and staffing levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dedicated Logistics Manager.
• Ensure timely and regular attendance per shift schedule.

Skills

Fleet management

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Computer terminal operation

Satellite communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Transportation

Job description

Werner Enterprises is seeking a Fleet Manager to build driver relationships, optimize loads, and coordinate across departments. You will partner with Logistics Managers to match freight needs with driver availability and ensure service goals are met.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business-related field or 6–12 months of supervisory experience, plus strong organizational and technical skills for terminal and satellite systems. This is an on-site position with comprehensive benefits.