Driver Manager (Tues - Sat; 5PM - 3AM)

Hub Group•Mesquite, TX

About The Position

The Driver Manager oversees the day-to-day execution and performance of an assigned fleet of 30–35 company drivers. This key leadership role is accountable for driver service, safety, utilization, and retention, while maintaining positive employee relationships. The Driver Manager conducts regular performance reviews and determines corrective action plans when performance falls below expectations. The role also requires proficiency with Transportation Management Systems to maintain timely and accurate data. The position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM. The base salary is up to $55,000 per year, with 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.

Requirements

Strong leadership skills.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including change management.
Self-starter who is highly motivated.
Ensure assigned drivers comply with applicable FMCSA regulations.

Responsibilities

Manage driver performance by setting expectations, conducting regular reviews, and implementing corrective action processes up to and including termination when needed.
Oversee driver safety and regulatory performance, and implement corrective action plans for drivers below goal.
Resolve issues with assigned drivers and 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 in the proper use of tools and systems, including Omnitracs, document scanning, and payroll processes.
Track and manage driver schedules, 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 targets and work with load planners to improve driver productivity.
Ensure drivers execute assigned work.
Enforce understanding of and compliance with company policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct.
Promote trust, teamwork, and a high-performance culture that values employee contributions.
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.