Driver Leader 2

Swift Transportation•Laredo, TX

12d•$52,000 - $62,000

About The Position

Swift Transportation is hiring a Driver Leader 2 to lead a fleet of 10 or more drivers and manage driver availability to maximize fleet productivity. The role includes reviewing profit and loss for the assigned area, finding opportunities to improve profitability, and maximizing the P/L of assigned tractors and trailers. The Driver Leader develops drivers through daily interactions, coaching, and positive reinforcement, manages expectations and commitments around driver home time, and proactively oversees safety performance to meet insurance and claims cost targets. The position requires at least two years of experience in Operations, Planning, and/or Customer Accounts, the ability to lead others, strong communication and multitasking skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. An associate degree in Business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. Swift describes opportunities for training, development, and advancement, along with community volunteer opportunities and a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; the company does not sponsor employment visas.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in Operations, Planning, and/or Customer Accounts.
Ability to lead others.
Exceptional communication skills.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to work in high-pressure situations in a fast-paced environment.
Associate degree in Business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; employment visas are not sponsored.

Responsibilities

Lead a fleet of 10 or more drivers and manage driver availability to maximize fleet productivity.
Routinely review profit and loss for the assigned area and identify ways to maximize profitability.
Develop high-performing drivers through daily interactions, coaching, and positive reinforcement.
Meet driver home-time expectations by actively managing expectations and keeping commitments.
Maximize profit and loss for all assigned tractors and trailers.
Proactively manage safety performance to meet insurance and claims cost targets as a percentage of revenue.