Driver Manager

Full-time · IA, United States

Job description

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

Military Veteran's encouraged to apply!