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Driver Manager

Ashley Furniture Industries Inc
Mesquite, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Job Posting : Transportation Driver Manager

Are you an experienced leader passionate about managing teams in the fast-paced transportation industry? We're looking for a Transportation Driver Manager to lead and support our drivers while ensuring operational excellence and adherence to our Core and Growth Values.

What you'll do?

Driver Oversight : Set clear expectations for assigned drivers regarding safety, performance, and compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Safety First : Foster a safety-driven culture by monitoring compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.

Performance Monitoring : Track driver metrics such as on-time performance, fuel efficiency, hours of service (HOS), and compliance with routing and scheduling requirements.

Communication & Coaching : Maintain open lines of communication with drivers, explaining the "why" behind company policies and decisions to promote understanding and alignment.

Problem-Solving : Quickly and effectively resolve driver issues, including routing, load assignments, and equipment concerns.

Team Environment : Build a respectful, collaborative team atmosphere where drivers feel supported and empowered to make sound decisions.

Operational Excellence : Create a sense of urgency within the team to meet delivery timelines, address customer concerns, and handle operational issues promptly.

Compliance & Documentation : Monitor driver performance and provide documentation, coaching, or corrective action as necessary.

What do you need?

Previous experience in transportation management, dispatching, or a similar leadership role in the logistics industry.

Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, hours of service (HOS), and safety requirements.

Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS) and other industry-specific tools.

Excellent communication and leadership skills to engage and motivate drivers.

A proactive, solution-oriented mindset to navigate challenges in transportation operations.

Our Core Values

Honesty & Integrity

  • Without hesitation, uses candor and is direct in communication
  • Is tough-minded in working in and meeting the demands of reality
  • Always tells the truth and follows through on commitments

Passion, Drive, Discipline

  • Enjoys working hard and pursues work with energy, drive and willpower to finish
  • Is disciplined in developing consistency into work processes
  • Is focused and relentless in achieving goals
  • Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence

  • Fights to take costs and waste out of the system
  • Seeks to understand "why" something works the way it does, and through study and improvement determines how to better all processes and systems
  • Strives for more in all areas of work by developing measurements, setting goals and then working on ways to exceed goals through problem solving methods that look beyond the obvious
  • Dirty Fingernail

  • Does not rely on reports to run the business, but rather goes to the work that is being done and sees if the work is being done right for him / herself
  • Has an insatiable curiosity and takes a "Go and See" approach to understand the current state of the business and the competitive realities
  • Takes a hands-on approach to tackle problems and demonstrates critical thinking through use of effective questioning...asking the 5 "Whys"
  • Growth Focused

  • Understands the customer's needs and wants, then challenges current ways of doing business that inhibits growth and organizes work to meet those needs
  • Is competitive by studying the competition and is aggressive in looking for ways to beat them
  • Strives to be the BEST by improving quality of processes, reducing costs, doing more business, being profitable, and growing the business
  • We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.

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