Driver Manager

Bob's Discount Furniture•Shorewood, IL

1d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

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.
Experience coordinating maintenance for company-owned equipment and leased assets.
Knowledge of trucking terminal operations, dispatching concepts, and yard management.
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.
Ability to coordinate with third-party vendors to ensure equipment availability and service levels.
Experience managing outsourced lease and maintenance obligations.
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.
Ability to manage transportation costs while maintaining service quality.
Experience improving logistics efficiency and operational workflows.
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.

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.
Overseeing yard and terminal operations.
Coordinating with internal and external partners to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective delivery of goods.
Maintaining regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and a high-performing driver workforce.
Evaluating fleet needs, equipment condition, and operational trends.
Coordinating maintenance for company-owned equipment and leased assets.
Managing trucking terminal operations, dispatching concepts, and yard management.
Route planning, scheduling, and managing vehicle movement across locations.
Meeting shipping timelines and delivery requirements.
Coordinating inter-store transfer (IST) schedules with shipping and store operations.
Coordinating with third-party vendors to ensure equipment availability and service levels.
Managing outsourced lease and maintenance obligations.
Recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, and developing drivers.
Handling performance management, promotions, and corrective actions.
Managing payroll processing, employee reviews, and labor-related matters.
Managing transportation costs while maintaining service quality.
Improving logistics efficiency and operational workflows.