Driver Leader

Decker Truck Line • Bessemer, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Decker Truck Line is a family-owned company with over 95 years in business, recognized as one of North America's Best Fleets to Drive For and the #1 Large Carrier to Drive For in 2025. We are seeking a full-time Driver Leader for our Operations Department, ideally with a strong background in Flatbed truckload operations. This role offers a first shift schedule, Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm or 8am-5pm. The Driver Leader will be responsible for managing a team of drivers, coaching them to meet customer service, safety, and business goals, and overseeing aspects like payroll, productivity, asset utilization, and compliance. The position also involves making safety-conscious decisions, driving continuous improvement, enhancing driver retention, and collaborating with various departments to resolve daily challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent work experience
• Previous directly-related experience
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced professional work environment
• A background in MS Office is required
• Capability to calculate time zones, understand DOT HOS regulations, and comprehend military time

Nice To Haves

• Experience with McLeod Transportation software
• Experience with Geotab or Isaac E-log systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Drivers and managing all aspects of the Driver experience
• Coaching and mentoring to achieve specific customer service expectations, safety records and business goals
• Managing payroll, Driver productivity, asset/equipment utilization, safety & regulatory compliance & auditing
• Making safety-conscious decisions and ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures
• Utilizing innovation and continuous improvement to streamline processes and practices
• Helping to improve Driver retention
• Collaborating cross-functionally with departments such as customer service, planning, driver pay, regulatory, HR and safety to identify solutions to daily business challenges
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary paid weekly plus bonuses
• Optional Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Medical and Dependent Care Expenses
• One week of PTO upon hire; another week at 6 months and then annually thereafter
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

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