Driver Manager (Wed - Sat; 4PM - 4AM)

Hub Group•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

The Driver Manager (DM) is a key leadership position responsible for managing 30–35 company drivers and overseeing the day-to-day execution of the assigned fleet. The role is accountable for driver performance in service, safety, utilization, and retention, while maintaining positive employee relationships. The DM conducts regular performance reviews, develops corrective action plans when performance falls below expectations, and becomes proficient in Transportation Management Systems to ensure timely and accurate data. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 4:00 PM to 4:00 AM. The position pays a base salary of up to $55,000 per year, plus bonus eligibility. The stated salary range is an estimate and may change based on factors including skills, experience, education, market factors, location, budget, and demand. The company offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), an employee assistance program (EAP), life and AD&D insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Requirements

Strong leadership skills.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including change management.
Self-starter and highly motivated individual.

Responsibilities

Manage driver performance by setting expectations, conducting regular reviews, and implementing corrective action processes up to and including termination when needed.
Be accountable for the safety and regulatory performance of assigned drivers and implement corrective action plans for drivers below goal.
Resolve issues with assigned drivers.
Support driver retention.
Ensure drivers comply with FMCSA regulations, including hours of service, random drug testing, and proper licensing and endorsements.
Train and mentor drivers on the use of tools and systems, including Omnitracs, document scanning, and payroll processes.
Track and manage driver schedules, including planned time off, holiday pay compliance, and vacations.
Resolve driver payroll discrepancies, including authorizing additional accessorial and hourly pay when appropriate.
Manage driver utilization to meet targeted levels and work with load planners to improve productivity.
Ensure drivers execute assigned work.
Enforce understanding of and compliance with company policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct.
Contribute to an atmosphere of trust and teamwork that values employee contributions and supports a high-performance culture.
Support load planning with load replanning and recovery.
Work until driver issues are resolved for the day or a proper handoff has been made.
Monitor deliveries and pickups for service failures and proactively alert load planning and carrier management about loads at risk of failure.