Driver Manager

Heniff Transportation Systems•Oakland, CA

50d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible and accountable for assigning jobs to ensure efficient driver operations. Ensure that company policies are being followed and that work is conducted in a safe manner.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.
Minimum 5 years of related experience
Familiarity with DOT and OSHA regulations
Some travel to corporate office and other locations
Willingness to work a flexible schedule
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements
Strong organizational, administrative and analytical skills
Solid communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to be flexible and adapt to change
Strong customer service orientation, ensuring needs and deadlines are met in a timely fashion
Ability to demonstrate a positive, proactive and motivated attitude
Must be reliable and punctual
Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced organization
Strong problem solving skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

Nice To Haves

Prior dispatch experience
Experience using TMW and PeopleNet systems
Tanker industry experience
Prior management/supervisory experience
Understanding equipment utilization and allocation

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain professional relationships with drivers to ensure their needs are being met.
Communicate in a timely and effective manner with customers to ensure a high level of service.
Maximize driver availability to fully utilize equipment in order to provide maximum revenue and profitability.
Review dispatch sheet and driver assignments to ensure all loads are dispatched.
Review all orders and process and/or distribute according to terminal procedure.
Ensure timely and efficient movement of loaded trucks carrying various products.
Schedule loads and assign qualified drivers.
Enter load information into TMW system and prepare Delivery Receipts for each load.
Provide documentation and communicate to drivers all pertinent information for scheduled load(s).
Initiate and maintain customer specifications.
Safety Date Sheets (SDS) for products hauled.
Review driver's Hours of Service Logs for available hours, and update hours in the computer as required.
Update and/or forward reports as directed by terminal management.
Perform all other duties as specified by the terminal or corporate management.
Incorporate measures to prevent waste and lost time.
Effectively address concerns from employees and customers.
Ensure compliance with safety rules, including but not limited to those defined by OSHA and DOT.
Enforce and practice all safety rules of the Company and all government agencies, including but not limited to DOT and OSHA; monitor risk.
Understand and follow established policies and procedures in emergency situations.
Other duties as assigned.