Operations - Driver Manager [112]

Socket.dev; North Richland Hills (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives based on performance

Travel reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Company stability with 45+ years of 운영

Job summary

TCI is seeking a Driver Manager in North Richland Hills, TX to lead a designated fleet, provide support, drive planning, and ensure on-time, safe freight delivery. You’ll be the main contact for drivers, coordinating with customers and vendors and enforcing DOT safety policies.

Responsibilities include overseeing drivers, maximizing productivity, pre-planning loads, handling after-hours calls, and building strong driver relationships while maintaining compliance and high service levels in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years in driver management or dispatch
• Proven leadership in fleet oversight and scheduling
• Knowledge of DOT and OSHA compliance standards
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication; stakeholder management
• Willingness to work after-hours and weekends

Responsibilities

• Oversee a fleet of drivers and ensure timely pick-ups and deliveries
• Monitor productivity, mileage, and hours of service within legal limits
• Pre-plan loads and ensure resource availability for efficiency
• Coordinate delivery schedules with customers and vendors
• Ensure DOT compliance and enforce safety policies
• Build strong driver relationships through clear communication

Skills

Leadership

DOT compliance

OSHA compliance

Decision making

Communication

Driver management

After-hours flexibility

Job description

Join TCI as a Driver Manager!

Salary: $75,000 base plus incentives | Benefits, Paid Time Off, Family-Owned Company

As a Driver Manager, you'll lead a designated fleet, ensuring drivers have the support, direction, and resources they need to deliver freight safely and on time. You'll be the go-to point of contact for your team of drivers, navigating freight planning, compliance, customer communication, and real-time problem-solving.

What You'll Be Doing

• Oversee a fleet of drivers and ensure timely pick-ups and deliveries.

• Monitor and maximize productivity, mileage, and hours of service (HOS) within legal and operational parameters.

• Drive fleet efficiency by pre-planning loads and ensuring resource availability.

• Partner with customers and vendors to coordinate delivery schedules and resolve freight challenges.

• Ensure DOT compliance and enforce TCI's safety and operational policies.

• Cultivate strong driver relationships by delivering consistent communication and support.

What You Bring

• Minimum 3 years in a transportation driver management or dispatch role.

• Proven leadership in fleet oversight, scheduling, and operational logistics.

• Knowledge of DOT and OSHA compliance standards.

• Sharp decision-making and analytical skills to optimize performance and resolve issues.

• Excellent communication-verbal, written, and interpersonal.

• A knack for balancing the needs of drivers, customers, and internal stakeholders.

• Flexibility to handle after-hours calls and occasional weekend/holiday duties.

Why TCI?

• Competitive base pay: $75,000 plus incentives!

• Incentive potential based on performance

• Supportive team environment with real career growth

• Stability of a company with 45+ years of successful operations

• Travel reimbursement

A values-driven culture where you matter ABOUT TCI

TCI is a family-owned transportation company that has been serving customers since 1978. We are committed to safety, exceptional customer service, and supporting one another as a team. At TCI, we take pride in creating a positive work environment where employees can grow, contribute, and build a rewarding career in the transportation industry.

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