MGR, DRIVER SUPPORT II - Van Buren

Kids for the Future; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Truck is seeking a Driver Manager leader to guide a team of Driver Managers toward safe, efficient operations, revenue growth, and cost control. You will model our core values and coach the team to exceed metrics while maintaining DOT compliance.

You will oversee daily Driver Manager duties, drive long-term performance, mentor on safety practices, and collaborate with other departments to optimize utilization, maintenance, and fuel efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years fleet operations experience.
• Strong general knowledge of DOT regulations.
• General knowledge of freight management including pricing, planning, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Coach Driver Managers to understand fleet costs, network needs, and balances.
• Develop efficient plans to drive long term performance and create a winning environment for all team members.
• Perform daily functions of Driver Manager role for a group of Driver Team Members.
• Monitor, coach and counsel Driver Managers in proper safety practices and compliance to meet company standards and metrics.
• Direct assigned Driver Team Members to operate in a safe and compliant manner at all times, in accordance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Fill in and assist with Regional Manager duties as required.
• Recommend measures to improve procedures, performance, and quality of services.
• Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist employees in solving work problems.
• Mentor Driver Managers on how to build strong relationships with each driver to promote driver retention.
• Lead your team to achieve company accident goals and safety compliance.
• Monitor utilization, maintenance goals, and layover trucks.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure a successful operation.
• Prepare and present training necessary for team members to achieve desired results.
• Model and teach effective communication to our internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with Fuel Management Team to maximize fleet fueling and idle time efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Team collaboration

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Contact information

Description

PURPOSE

This posi tion is responsible for providing leadership within a team of Driver Managers to work cooperatively in order to exceed all required metrics for safe and efficient operation , maximize revenue and minimize costs, and meet or exceed the customer’s service needs. This posit ion will provide leadership to D river Team M embers and other Driver Managers, by modeling USA Truck’s core values.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Coach Driver Managers to understand fleet operational c osts, network needs , and balances .

Develop efficient plans t o drive lo ng term performance and develop a winning environment for all team members.

Perform daily functions of Driver Manager role for a group of Driver Team members.

Monitor, c oach and counsel Driver managers in proper Safety practices and compliance, to successfully achieve company standards and metrics .

Direct assigned Driver Team Members to operate in a safe and compliant manner at all times, in accordance with DOT regulations and company policies.

Fill in and assist with Regional Manager duties as required .

Recommend measures to improve procedures, performance, and quality of services.

Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist employees in solving work problems.

Mentor Driver Managers on how to build strong relationships with each D river in order to promote driver retention.

Lead your team to achieve company accident goals and safety compliance .

Monitor utilization , maintenance goals, and layover trucks.

Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure a successful operation.

Prepare and present training necessary for team members to achieve desired results.

Model and teach effective communication to our internal and external customers.

Collaborate with Fuel Management Team to maximize fleet fueling and idle time efficiencies .

Qualificat ions and Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required

Minimum of 2 years fleet operations experience

Strong general knowledge of DOT regulations

G eneral knowledge of freight management including pricing, planning, and customer service.

Preferred Skills

Ability to develop team members th rough effective coaching skills

Effective communication and collaboration laterally, upward, and downward

Ability to deliver exceptional service through p ositive engagement and patience

Ability to work in a team environment to continuously improve results

Ability to promot e a culture of trust and safety