CDL-A Driver Manager

LKQ • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. is seeking a safety-focused CDL-A Driver Manager in Kansas City, Kansas. This transportation leadership role combines shuttle operations oversight with hands-on dispatch coordination. The manager oversees daily freight movement while balancing safety, service quality, customer satisfaction, and cost control, and works with warehouse, sales, cross-dock, and other teams to support timely, accurate deliveries and improve delivery performance.

Requirements

• Valid commercial driver’s license appropriate for assigned equipment; required CDL-A class and endorsements to be confirmed.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Five years of relevant experience with multi-location distribution, warehousing, or fleet operations.
• Prior senior lead or supervisory experience.
• Business experience with an emphasis on logistics and supply chain.
• Strong organization and cross-department communication skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan shuttle and delivery routes with drivers, dispatch trucks and orders, and track scheduled activity to support timely, accurate deliveries.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight movement with Shipping, Receiving, Security, and other departments as needed.
• Communicate with warehouse teams, drivers, and cross-dock supervisors to resolve routing and delivery issues.
• Monitor operational quality and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Develop and improve delivery processes, implement lean procedures, and analyze cost-reduction opportunities.
• Oversee safety procedures, reporting, and accident review activities while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Certify drivers using company-preferred driving techniques.
• Plan, assign, schedule, and review team members’ work to maintain quality and service standards.
• Hire, onboard, train, coach, and develop staff, promoting courteous service and teamwork.
• Manage performance reviews, corrective action, and employment decisions in accordance with company policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, HSA, and FSA benefit options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Long-term disability and short-term disability options.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities for dependents.
• Employee referral bonus program and employee purchase discounts.
• Ongoing training, internal growth opportunities, leadership development, wellness resources, and Employee Assistance Program access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager