What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Manager position at D.M. Bowman, Inc.?
We are looking for a 2nd shift Driver Manager to join our team! The Driver Manager is responsible for safe on-time delivery for various customers while maximizing the productivity and profitability of an assigned fleet of flatbed, container, and drayage trucks. Managing driving employees by promoting positive relationships, advocating safety initiatives, and ensuring adherence to company policy and procedures. This position would report directly to the Fleet Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist drivers with their work assignments, ensuring accurate communication flow within the system, and compliance within the Department of Transportation regulations.
- Review and process paperwork received from drivers.
- Assist with safety by coaching and mentoring driving employees on safety incidents and initiatives.
- Promote retention of company drivers through open communication, positive relationships, accountability, and correct utilization of resources.
- Compile reports regarding out-of-route mileage, revenue, freight movement, tractor and trailer preventative maintenance, and employee status reports.
- Other operations, or managerial duties as needed.
Qualifications:
Required: A minimum of 1-2 years management experience and 1-2 years of transportation industry experience
Required: High school diploma
Preferred: Experience using AS400
To excel in this role, one must have; effective verbal and written communication skills, the ability to utilize computers, strong use of Microsoft Office Suites, ability to manage conflicts, strong planning skills, instills trust, ability to read and write English, and a great team player mentality
*pay based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Transportation: 1 year (Required)
- Management: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Williamsport, MD 21795 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000