Driver Manager

Quality Distribution•Carlin, NV

22d

About The Position

Quality Carriers, Inc. (QC), headquartered in Tampa, FL, is North America's largest bulk liquid chemical carrier. Through a network of more than 100 terminals and facilities, we transport a broad range of chemical products and provide our customers with value-added transportation services. The Driver Manager is a critical member of the Quality Carrier's team. This position is responsible for the relationship with an assigned group of drivers to ensure the driver experience is a positive one and making any driver terminal recommendations to the Terminal Manager. Also, the Driver Manager is directly responsible for determining the level of driver and tractor capacity available for dispatch on a daily basis, impacting revenue generation and asset utility. Essential Functions: Works with an assigned group of drivers on a daily basis to ensure maximum utility of their hours and that each driver's earnings are maximized while maintaining the desired standard of living for each individual driver Work with the Maintenance facility on a daily basis to ensure all drivers and tractors are in a high level of repair and in full compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations as well as all QC compliance standards Maintain a driver calendar to be used but the planner of all drivers requested time off and other compliance-related time the driver is not available to work. Ensure drivers hours of service are properly updated in the TMW system and make any needed authorized updates Counsel drivers on safety, compliance, and service issues as needed to include written documentation of any and all such counseling. Ensure all monthly Infiniti training is completed and work with drivers and safety to assign other need refreshers as driver performance dictates Work with the DA daily to ensure all priorities are being met Work with Terminal Manager to develop needed disciplinary actions consistent with the QC Disciplinary Action SOPs and maximize the personal growth of all drivers and ICs

Requirements

Good communication skills and ability to deal with people
High School Diploma or equivalent
2-3 years of bulk transportation industry experience
Knowledge of DOT requirements
Experience with safety procedures
Working knowledge of Word & Excel

Nice To Haves

2-year business degree preferred

Responsibilities

Works with an assigned group of drivers on a daily basis to ensure maximum utility of their hours and that each driver's earnings are maximized while maintaining the desired standard of living for each individual driver
Work with the Maintenance facility on a daily basis to ensure all drivers and tractors are in a high level of repair and in full compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations as well as all QC compliance standards
Maintain a driver calendar to be used but the planner of all drivers requested time off and other compliance-related time the driver is not available to work.
Ensure drivers hours of service are properly updated in the TMW system and make any needed authorized updates
Counsel drivers on safety, compliance, and service issues as needed to include written documentation of any and all such counseling.
Ensure all monthly Infiniti training is completed and work with drivers and safety to assign other need refreshers as driver performance dictates
Work with the DA daily to ensure all priorities are being met
Work with Terminal Manager to develop needed disciplinary actions consistent with the QC Disciplinary Action SOPs and maximize the personal growth of all drivers and ICs