Driver Manager - Southern Region

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Driver Manager

FLSA : Exempt

WHY JOIN THE VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION TEAM?

At Virginia Transportation, we believe our people are the driving force behind our success. As a leading auto hauling company, we’re committed to building a team of passionate professionals who share our vision of becoming the best in the industry.

Every role at Virginia Transportation is essential to achieving our goals. Whether you’re a seasoned industry veteran or just starting your career, you’ll find opportunities to grow and excel in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

At Virginia Transportation, we believe in taking care of our team. That’s why we offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well-being and financial security. Enjoy competitive wages, paid training, paid time off, company-paid short-term disability, a 401k with company match, company-paid life insurance, free or reduced medical insurance as well as, dental, and vision insurance, and most of all family-like atmosphere. Join us and become part of a team that’s committed to innovation, excellence, and taking care of one another as we lead the way in redefining the auto hauling industry.

DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY - WE'RE HIRING A DRIVER MANAGER IN MARYSVILLE, OHIO LOCATION!

What will the Driver Manager do?

The driver manager position optimizes the utilization of company resources by managing dedicated Auto Haulers throughout our freight network in service to our customers. This position is primarily responsible for building and maintaining high quality relationships with drivers, managing driver performance, and providing the necessary support to ensure optimal efficiency.

What knowledge, skills and abilities are required for the Driver Manager role?

• Associate or Technical Degree in Logistics, Transportation, Business or related field preferred
• Experience in logistics and dispatch, preferably within auto hauling distribution.
• Demonstrated experience leading, directing, communicating change and developing a team strongly desired.
• Knowledge of transportation enterprise software applications.
• Working knowledge of tractor and trailer maintenance.
• Solid written and oral skills with a strong ability to work with others
• Aptitude to gain further competency in transportation analysis tools
• Knowledge of DOT compliance, laws, rules, regulations and safety.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of TMW and PeopleNet a plus.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and completion in preparing and entering information.
• Highly organized, proficient in prioritization, attention to detail and possessing a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to provide positive reinforcement and possess a positive attitude.
• Must possess ability to provide timely follow up to drivers and management.
• Comfortable working in a high-stress environment and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships with dispatch team and auto haulers.
• Strong communication skills (oral, written and listening) with motivational ability.
• Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort and strain when performing essential duties. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with time constraints, interruptions and stressed dispatchers and drivers.
• Work may require more than 40 hours per week.

What are the physical demands of the Driver Manager role?

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit / stand for most of his / her job duties. There is the need to frequently walk. There will be a moderate amount of standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, lifting and reaching for some of his / her job duties.

Visual requirements include reading off a computer screen as well as printed materials. A high degree of dexterity is required due to frequent use of a telephone console.

Verbal and auditory requirements include the ability to communicate clearly over the telephone as well as in person.

There is a moderate level of grasping, lifting, pushing and / or pulling of objects of less than 25 lbs.

What is the FLSA status of the Driver Manager role?

The FLSA status of this position is : Exempt.

Who does the Driver Manager report to?

Regional Manager.

What else should you know about the Driver Manager role?

The role is 100% onsite in Marysville, OH.

NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO JOIN THE VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION TEAM – APPLY TODAY!