Operations Manager & Driver Trainer - Safety & Dispatch Lead

GG Bear Care, Inc DBA Ready Steady Transportation Services; Lathrop (CA); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

W2 employment

Paid time off (PTO)

Health / dental / vision insuranc

401(k) (if offered)

Company phone stipend

Job summary

Ready Steady Cargo in Tracy, CA is seeking an Operations Manager / Lead Driver who will run day-to-day transportation operations and also serve as Driver Trainer and Safety Officer. This hands-on leadership role requires coaching drivers, maintaining route coverage, and stepping into a truck when needed to keep service on track.

The position emphasizes safety-first operations, accountability, and strong teamwork. The role is primarily on-site with some remote responsibilities as operations allow.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional driving/transportation experience.
• Experience leading teams in transportation/delivery operations, dispatch, logistics, or fleet leadership.
• Proven ability to train drivers and hold a team accountable to safety and performance.
• Strong documentation habits and comfort with new apps/software for fleet monitoring, dispatch, safety, and training.
• Comfortable with early mornings, weekends, and peak periods as needed.
• Ability to learn new apps/software used for fleet monitoring, dispatching, safety, communication, and training.

Responsibilities

• Own daily operations: dispatch readiness, coverage for call-outs, yard/terminal coordination, and end-of-day closeout.
• Lead driver performance: ride-alongs, coaching, feedback, and corrective action when needed.
• Serve as Driver Trainer: onboard new drivers, run evaluations, and sign off on readiness to operate independently.
• Serve as Safety Officer: run safety huddles, enforce driving standards, track safety events, and drive prevention plans.
• Monitor key metrics: on-time performance, attendance, route completion, safety events, and equipment condition.

Skills

Driving experience

Team leadership

Driver training

Dispatch & logistics

Computer skills

English proficiency

Tools

GPS tracking systems

Fleet monitoring software

Job description

Ready Steady Cargo in Tracy, CA is seeking an Operations Manager / Lead Driver who will run day-to-day transportation operations and also serve as Driver Trainer and Safety Officer. This hands-on leadership role requires coaching drivers, maintaining route coverage, and stepping into a truck when needed to keep service on track.

The position emphasizes safety-first operations, accountability, and strong teamwork. The role is primarily on-site with some remote responsibilities as operations allow.