Onsite Driver Operations Manager — Auto Hauling

Virginia Transportation Corp; Ridgefield (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Virginia Transportation Corp seeks a Driver Manager for our Ridgefield, NJ operation. This full-time role focuses on supervising drivers, optimizing resource use, and maintaining strong driver relations across the freight network.

You will monitor performance indicators, enforce policies, and drive continuous improvement in dispatch processes while ensuring safety and efficiency in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Associate or Technical Degree in Logistics, Transportation, Business or related field preferred.
• Experience in logistics and dispatch, preferably within auto hauling distribution.
• Demonstrated experience leading, directing, communicating change and developing a team strongly desired.
• Knowledge of transportation enterprise software applications.
• Working knowledge of tractor and trailer maintenance.
• Solid written and oral skills with a strong ability to work with others.
• Aptitude to gain further competency in transportation analysis tools.
• Knowledge of DOT compliance, laws, rules, regulations and safety.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of TMW and PeopleNet a plus.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and completion in preparing and entering information.
• Highly organized, proficient in prioritization, attention to detail and possessinga high level of accuracy.
• Ability to provide positive reinforcement and possesses a positive attitude.
• Must possess ability to provide timely follow up to drivers and management.
• Comfortable working in a high-stress environment and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships with dispatch team and auto haulers.
• Strong communications skills (oral, written and listening) with motivational ability.
• Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort and strain when performing essential duties.
• Work may require more than40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision of assigned drivers and monitors to ensure proper and consistent performance of duties.
• Understand and apply company guidelines, policies and/or procedures in diverse situations.
• Continually assess the service level and provide recommendations to regional management and network logistics regarding opportunities to improve operational performance.
• Monitor and manage Auto Hauler performance indicators and factors impacting operational effectiveness.
• Monitor and manage productivity, service, quality, training, maintenance, and safety targets for each Auto Hauler.
• Promote and monitor Auto Hauler safety and take proactive steps to create a positive safety culture.
• Embrace, promote and lead continuous improvement efforts, including selection and implementation of dispatch processes, systems, and personnel.
• Monitor daily truck revenue goals – explain variances from company standard.
• Monitor and manage driver attendance to ensure drivers and trucks are being utilized for full days and full weeks.
• Monitor loads dispatched to drivers and work with Network Logistics to maximize driver earnings and company revenue.
• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with all drivers. Create a driver experience that is number one in the industry.
• Partner with logistics to develop efficiencies regarding hauling maximum load factor, reducing empty miles, conserving fuel, reducing idle time, etc. by utilizing available technology

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

DOT compliance

Education

Associate or Technical Degree in Logistics

Tools

TMW

PeopleNet

Job description

Virginia Transportation Corp seeks a Driver Manager for our Ridgefield, NJ operation. This full-time role focuses on supervising drivers, optimizing resource use, and maintaining strong driver relations across the freight network.

You will monitor performance indicators, enforce policies, and drive continuous improvement in dispatch processes while ensuring safety and efficiency in daily operations.