What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Manager position at Magnum Companies?
The Driver Manager builds relationships and actively coaches assigned drivers while managing specific key business metrics. This includes achieving maximum fleet productivity and profitability by reaching weekly utilization goals. Driver managers are accountable for ensuring that safe standards of operation are practiced while meeting all customer pickup and delivery requirements.
- Review and manage fleet performance based on key performance indicators
- Coach drivers from day-one regarding job-related tasks, e.g. Departure times, workflow, and hours of service management to ensure on-time delivery, logging on and off-duty work activity that will result in adequate rest time, billable accessorials; verify/review available hours; take proactive steps aimed at the prevention of service failure; analyze service failure and address problem issues
- Manage, track, and report on the pay by performance program
- Manage drivers in compliance with company policies and procedures
- Approve and track driver time off
- Monitor drivers pay weekly to ensure accuracy of payroll
- Monitor incomplete trip sheets and secure necessary paperwork to complete the billing process
- Verify freight requirements daily
- Review safety metrics with Fleet Efficiency Coordinator
Seeking an individual who has:
- Knowledge and experience in data entry, Microsoft Office and general computer applications
- High level of interpersonal skills to handle driver issues calmly and professionally.
- Attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials.
- Ability to multitask, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Magnum Employees must comply with all safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
Education/ Experience:
- Education/ Training: high school diploma, GED, or at least 1 year of transportation experience.
- Experience in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Experience in Truckmate (TMW) software preferred.
Physical Demands:
An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by state and federal law.
- Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods continuously.
- Ability to talk, hear, and see continuously.
- Ability to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Depending on the job setting, there may be potential to exposure to environmental conditions such as noise, temperature variations, or workplace hazards.
Magnum was established in 1978, to provide supply chain network solutions. Magnum comprises five separately incorporated divisions geared towards meeting the specific needs of its customers: Magnum LTD, Magnum LTL, Magnum Dedicated, Magnum Warehousing, and Magnum Logistics. With Corporate headquarters located in Fargo, North Dakota, Magnum services a variety of industries throughout the United States. We are a frontline warehousing and logistics service provider with continued goals to grow and remain competitive in the National economy.
Magnum hauls/delivers a variety of freight for our customers and partner carriers. Some examples may include paper products, household chemicals, alcohol, tobacco, and food-grade items. Magnum is an equal-opportunity employer, a drug-free workplace, and participates in E-Verify. We are veteran-owned and operated!
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Benefits:
This is a full-time position with a complete benefits package available, including:
- Health Insurance with HSA and FSA Options and Wellness Incentives
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Supplemental Insurance Voluntary Options (Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident/Hospital Confinement, Critical Illness/Cancer Insurance)
