Driver Manager

Job Overview

Tucker Freight Line’s Van Driver Manager is responsible for dispatching and building trusting relationships with their own board of Tucker Freight Line’s van truck drivers.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct a team of professional CDL Class A drivers
• Build strong and trusting relationships with each driver while maintaining a professional and respectful demeanor
• Dispatch drivers to pick up and deliver loads to customers and vendors
• Track driver movement and load status to ensure deliveries or pick-ups are pacing as scheduled
• Ensure accurate information is in the system by frequently updating PTAs (projected time of availability) and ETAs (estimated time of arrival)
• Coordinate with TFL’s maintenance department to schedule repairs and services as needed
• Work closely with other Driver Manager and cover their boards as needed
• Provide strategic planning to support customer’s regional expansion
• Monitor transportation costs and target areas that yield improvements and cost savings
• Manage time off requests for drivers
• Embrace and enforce our commitment to TFL’s core values – Safety, Service, Positive Attitude, & Respect
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• General knowledge of the trucking industry and commercial motor vehicles
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft word, excel, etc.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Must be a self-starter and have a positive, “can-do” attitude
• Embraces teamwork and appreciates problem-solving in group environments

$45k - $55k annually