Driver Manager

Virginia Transportation Corp

Any Location, MD

Category Operations

Job Description

Virginia Transportation is hiring an Experienced Driver Manager in Jessup, Maryland. The Driver Manager will optimize the utilization of company resources by managing dedicated Auto Haulers throughout our freight network in service to our customers. The position is responsible for building and maintaining high quality relationships with drivers, managing driver performance, and providing the necessary support to ensure optimal efficiency.

Requirements

Provide daily supervision of assigned drivers and monitors to ensure proper and consistent performance of duties.
Understand and apply company guidelines, policies and/or procedures in diverse situations.
Continually assess the service level and provide recommendations to regional management and network logistics regarding opportunities to improve operational performance.
Monitor and manage Auto Hauler performance indicators and factors impacting operational effectiveness.
Monitor and manage productivity, service, quality, training, maintenance, and safety targets for each Auto Hauler
Promote and monitor Auto Hauler safety and take proactive steps to create a positive safety culture.
Embrace, promote and lead continuous improvement efforts, including selection and implementation of dispatch processes, systems, and personnel.
Monitor daily truck revenue goals – explain variances from company standard.
Monitor and manage driver attendance to ensure drivers and trucks are being utilized for full days and full weeks.
Monitor loads dispatched to drivers and work with Network Logistics to maximize driver earnings and company revenue.
Establish and maintain a positive relationship with all drivers. Create a driver experience that is number one in the industry.
Partner with logistics to develop efficiencies regarding hauling maximum load factor, reducing empty miles, conserving fuel, reducing idle time, etc. by utilizing available technology
Responsibility for managing performance and relevant performance feedback, providing motivation and encouragement
Interpreting policy and ensuring policy compliance to include execution of progressive discipline for policy violations.
Scheduling and managing time and attendance
Managing Auto Hauler complaints and monitoring satisfaction levels
Monitoring Auto Hauler production and handling inquiries relative to pay and incentive programs

Benefits

Competitive wages
Paid training
Paid time off
Company-paid short-term disability
401k with company match
Company-paid life insurance
Free or reduced medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance

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