- Professional
- Office in Berwick
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.
