Driver Manager Level I (linehaul, dedicated, autohaul, owner operator, shuttle and regional)
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Department: Terminal Operations
Reports to: Fleet Manager or Operations Manager
Primary Purpose: Learn the responsibilities of a Driver Manager
Essential Functions:
Manage a designated fleet of drivers
Establish a good working relationship with each driver
Work with planning personnel and dispatches Drivers
Promote safety of Drivers
Manage productivity of Drivers
Measure and record Driver performance monthly
Manage drivers performance and take proper disciplinary steps if necessary, including termination of employment
Know, support and enforce company policies
Manage service levels, route variance and speed of Drivers
Open fuel stops and routing of trucks
Ensure payroll is accurate for each driver
Manage Drivers in all of the above areas
Act as a liaison between the Driver and all other parts of operations
Skills: Ability to manage others, knowledge of the transportation industry preferred, ability to communicate well with others, ability to transfer knowledge, above average writing skills and organizational skills, professional appearance, ability to take direction from managers and detail oriented, ability to solve problems and work in high pressure situations, and computer based keyboard skills
Education Required: High School Diploma or GED
Experience Required: Previous driving experience or six months of management experience required and no previous Driver Management experience required.
Supervision Received: Normal
Supervision of Others: Drivers
Confidential Data: Personnel Information
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions and duties. Others besides those listed here may be essential. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
Salary Grade: 16
EEO category: 1
Status: Exempt
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