What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Manager position at Hoekstra Transportation LLC?
Hoekstra Transportation, LLC, is a service-oriented regional truckload carrier located in Kankakee for over 30 years valuing safety, family, integrity, and teamwork. We take great pride in being an industry leader and are currently looking to fill the role of Driver Manager. In a Driver Manager role, you will be part of a team that is focused on driving the long-term growth of our business. You will work closely our drivers and with fellow team members and interact directly with Fortune 500 customers to ensure timely delivery according to contract requirements. Hoekstra Transportation, LLC offers a family-focused atmosphere, opportunities for advancement, a competitive salary, health, dental, vision & life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises fleet of assigned drivers so they pick up and deliver freight in a safe, productive, timely, compliant and professional manner.
Job Responsibilities:
- Cultivate and sustain a positive culture, quality performance, safe environment, and a positive, professional driver experience
- Review assigned drivers pre-plans to ensure they have the required time available to meet appointed times and that the pre-plan won’t jeopardize the driver’s home-time needs.
- Plan time off and schedule important family time for drivers
- Transmits pre-plan info, routing, and fuel solutions in a timely manner so drivers are well informed and can trip plan properly.
- Dispatches drivers, processes inbound & outbound messages and promptly respond to questions or concerns from the driver.
- Communicates with the Planners if a pre-plan won’t work or will no longer work for one of their drivers as soon as they recognize an issue.
- Engages with the Planners and other Driver Managers to maximize productivity of the drivers and equipment
- Ensures DOT compliance is constantly maintained with all assigned drivers
- Coordinates equipment maintenance issues with maintenance personnel
- Participates in training opportunities to improve self-learning and works to maintain mutual respect and professionalism with co-workers and management to sustain a positive team environment.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Fluent use of Microsoft Office products and database software
- Effectively communicates instructions and solutions both verbally and written
- Ability to establish positive relationships with staff and customers
- Enthusiasm to meet and exceed company and personal goals
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $60,000
