Operations - Driver Manager [349]

TCI Transportation; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Family-Owned Company

Job summary

TCI Transportation is seeking a Driver Manager to lead a designated fleet and provide drivers with the support, direction, and resources needed to deliver freight safely and on time. You will be the main contact for your team, coordinating planning, compliance, customer communication, and real-time problem-solving.

The role emphasizes driver relationships, performance optimization, and strict adherence to DOT policies, with a competitive base salary and incentives reflecting a family-owned

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a transportation driver management or dispatch role.
• Proven leadership in fleet oversight, scheduling, and operational logistics.
• Knowledge of DOT compliance standards.
• Knowledge of OSHA compliance standards.
• Sharp decision-making and analytical skills to optimize performance.
• Excellent communication—verbal, written, and interpersonal.

Responsibilities

• 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 company safety and operational policies.
• Cultivate strong driver relationships by delivering consistent communication and support.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet oversight

Decision making

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Job description

Join TCI as a Driver Manager!

Salary: $80,000 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: $80,000 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

About TCI Transportation

Since 1978, TCI Transportation has grown from a family-owned operation into a nationwide transportation company serving customers across the United States.

Today, TCI provides a broad range of transportation solutions including dedicated logistics, truck leasing and rental, fleet maintenance, truck sales, and workforce solutions.

Our success is built around the people who keep our customers moving—from our professional drivers and frontline leaders to our maintenance, safety, recruiting, and corporate teams.

We're growing. We're evolving. And we're looking for strong leaders who want to grow with us.

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