Driver Manager

$43,888 - $43,888/Yr

Duncan Trucking - Buckeye, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Buckeye, AZ

Truck Transportation

About the position

The Driver Manager at Duncan Trucking LTD is responsible for overseeing the activities of over-the-road drivers, ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies. This role involves coordinating load assignments, monitoring driver performance, and resolving any issues that arise, all while promoting efficiency and fairness among drivers.

Responsibilities

• Direct the activities of over-the-road drivers within DOT regulatory guidelines and company policies.
• Work with the Export and Import Departments to obtain load assignments for drivers.
• Coordinate the pickup and delivery of loads using assigned drivers in compliance with hours-of-service regulations.
• Confirm load completion and update dispatch-related databases and spreadsheets in a timely manner.
• Monitor and track driver positions, knowing the location and status of each assigned driver.
• Encourage and dispatch drivers to ensure each driver averages 2.75 turns (equivalent to 2131 miles) per week.
• Resolve driver issues and track/log driver complaints, concerns, and feedback in the driver profile database.
• Attend Monthly Driver Manager meetings and Quarterly Driver Safety meetings.

Requirements

• Must have intermediate computer skills to navigate and update Truckmate database and Microsoft Office.
• Must possess clear and concise verbal communication skills.
• Knowledgeable of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) regarding hours of service.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Potential Monthly Bonus