Driver Manager

Bob's Discount Furniture•Shorewood, IL

4d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Driver Manager is responsible for leading transportation and driver operations while ensuring full compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and safety standards. This role oversees company-owned and leased equipment, driver performance, yard and terminal operations, and coordination with internal and external partners to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective delivery of goods. The Driver Manager plays a critical role in maintaining regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and a high-performing driver workforce. What You’ll Bring to Bob’s At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we value the skills, experience, and leadership capabilities that drive results. Success in this role is based on strong regulatory knowledge, operational decision-making, leadership, and collaboration across teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment and enjoy balancing compliance with operational excellence, this role is for you.

Requirements

DOT & Regulatory Compliance: Deep working knowledge of DOT rules, Hours of Service (HOS), and transportation regulations
Ability to ensure continuous driver, equipment, and operational compliance
Experience managing audits, compliance issues, and corrective action plans
Transportation & Fleet Operations: Ability to evaluate fleet needs, equipment condition, and operational trends
Experience coordinating maintenance for company-owned equipment and leased assets
Knowledge of trucking terminal operations, dispatching concepts, and yard management
Logistics & Scheduling: Skill in route planning, scheduling, and managing vehicle movement across locations
Ability to meet shipping timelines and delivery requirements
Coordination of inter-store transfer (IST) schedules with shipping and store operations
Vendor & Partner Management: Ability to coordinate with third-party vendors to ensure equipment availability and service levels
Experience managing outsourced lease and maintenance obligations
People Leadership & Workforce Management: Ability to recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and develop drivers
Experience handling performance management, promotions, and corrective actions
Knowledge of payroll processing, employee reviews, and labor-related matters
Operational Efficiency & Cost Management: Ability to manage transportation costs while maintaining service quality
Experience improving logistics efficiency and operational workflows
Technology & Systems Proficiency: Proficiency with MS Office and transportation-related systems
Experience using ELD systems, video safety software, and other fleet management tools
Associate degree or equivalent experience (10+ years of CDL or transportation experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
Previous supervisory or management experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet operations
Demonstrated knowledge of DOT HOS rules and transportation regulations
Working knowledge of geographic service areas and route planning
Understanding of labor laws and company policy compliance
Ability to work in a transportation and yard environment

Nice To Haves

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in time-sensitive situations
Effective communication and collaboration across operations, shipping, and store teams
Ability to interpret data and trends to improve fleet performance
Leadership presence with a safety-first mindset

Responsibilities

Leading transportation and driver operations
Ensuring full compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and safety standards
Overseeing company-owned and leased equipment
Managing driver performance
Managing yard and terminal operations
Coordinating with internal and external partners to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective delivery of goods
Maintaining regulatory compliance
Maintaining operational efficiency
Maintaining a high-performing driver workforce