Driver Manager bei Day & Ross Inc.

You belong at Day & Ross.  

Driver Manager 
Full-time  
Berwick, PA

Driver Manager is a member of the Day & Ross Operations Team. The role requires driver managers to ensure safe, on-time delivery for various customers, while maximizing the productivity and profitability of an assigned fleet of drivers and trucks. Driver Managers are also responsible for creating a positive quality of work for drivers and provide safe and effective driver management to enhance driver retention. Lastly, they insure driver adherence to company policy and procedures. 

There are 2 available roles, day shift, and overnight shift. Please indicate on your application/resume which shift you prefer.

How You’ll Help 

• Ensure driver success through relationship building, effective communication, positive recognition and timely addressing issues (performance and personal related). 
• Provide complete load information, including routing and directions to ensure drivers are fully prepared for work assignments. 
• Assist/coach driver on time management issues, i.e., departure times, driving time management to insure on-time delivery and hours of services compliance. 
• Assist/coach drivers with on-board ELD system and HOS compliance. 
• Maintain accurate and complete files for all records within TMS System – For drivers, trips and customers. 
• Monitor TMS System software for correct trip information and flow. 
• Maintain compliance with DOT regulations and company rules.   
• Understand driver pay structure. 
• Document any issues or discussions with the driver regarding performance. 
• Tele-market to develop current and new business opportunities for Day & Ross. Build a portfolio of clients by researching and seeking out prospects via sales calls. 
• Utilize various tools in the ELD System and TMS System systems per company processes and procedures.  
• Monitor critical loads, be able to determine when a recovery plan is needed and be able to execute plan to ensure on-time delivery or to achieve other objectives. 
• Work with Driver Management Team to coordinate weekend dispatch coverage on a rotating schedule as needed. 

Your Skills & Experience:  

• 1 – 3 years’ experience as Driver Manager or similar industry work.
• Minimum of a high school Diploma or GED, with Logistics experience preferred. BA or BS is desired.
• Previous Supervision, Transportation and/or Operational experience is necessary. 
• TMS System software expertise preferred. 
• Experience with PeopleNet or Qualcomm systems strongly desired. 
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of operational budgets.