Driver Manager - Maryland Heights, MO

Temco Logistics•Maryland Heights, MO

2d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Temco Logistics, a proud subsidiary of The Home Depot, is seeking a Driver Manager to support our final‑mile Home Appliance Installation operations. We are looking for a hands‑on leader who can ensure safety, service excellence, and strong driver performance in a fast‑paced delivery environment. Must Have Skills: Home Appliance Installation or mechanical aptitude who can learn the home appliance installation process. Transportation Operations knowledge (Routing, Scheduling, DOT & Safety Compliance)

Requirements

Strong leadership and coaching skills.
Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety compliance.
Ability to train and onboard drivers effectively.
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Must obtain and maintain a valid DOT medical card.

Responsibilities

Monitor on‑road operations and support drivers with calls, exceptions, and issue resolution
Prepare manifests, review routing for optimization and DOT compliance, and coordinate changes with the MDO team
Train and onboard new customer service staff
Build office and driver schedules and ensure hours adherence
Review payroll accuracy and partner with Driver Managers on route adjustments
Manage check‑in compliance and daily exception processing (MARS, reschedules, cancellations)
Order office supplies and maintain proper staging of product and paperwork
Support inbound/outbound processes in 3PL locations
Investigate freight and Sedgewick claims
Assess waste/recycling operations and recommend improvements
Lead and support drivers daily to ensure readiness and success.
Monitor performance metrics and coach for improvement.
Oversee DOT compliance and safety standards for drivers and equipment.
Conduct on-road observations and Safe Work Habits Assessments.
Partner with operations to optimize routes and maintain fairness.
Drive a culture of professionalism and customer satisfaction.