Transportation Route Lead & Driver Coach

Cash-Wa Distributing in; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Discounted product rates

Insurance eligibility after 60 days

401k match eligibility

Job summary

Cash-Wa Distributing seeks a Transportation Lead to oversee and coordinate routes in the Kearney, NE area. You will train and mentor drivers, ensure compliance with delivery standards, and optimize manpower to minimize labor costs while meeting customer expectations.

You will act as a liaison between transportation and sales, manage schedules, and handle timekeeping and performance reviews. Opportunities include growth within a large Midwest distributor network.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• CDL license and good driving record.
• Ability to train and develop drivers and manage schedules.

Responsibilities

• Staff, train, evaluate and develop team members
• Ensure adherence to delivery standards, efficiencies and regulatory requirements
• Manage drivers' delivery schedules and hours worked
• Establish and maintain positive customer relationships, resolve customer issues
• Serve as liaison between transportation and sales in the territory
• Manage and audit team members timekeeping
• Cover routes when needed; i.e. PTO, sick, unfilled positions
• Perform annual reviews and wage adjustment suggestions
• Investigate and document incidents, retraining and/or disciplinary action
• Other administrative duties as necessary

Skills

Staff training

Team leadership

Customer relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school or equivalent

CDL license

Job description

Cash-Wa Distributing seeks a Transportation Lead to oversee and coordinate routes in the Kearney, NE area. You will train and mentor drivers, ensure compliance with delivery standards, and optimize manpower to minimize labor costs while meeting customer expectations.

You will act as a liaison between transportation and sales, manage schedules, and handle timekeeping and performance reviews. Opportunities include growth within a large Midwest distributor network.