Driver Manager (Mon-Fri; 4PM - 2AM)

Hub Group • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Driver Manager manages 30–35 company drivers and oversees the day-to-day execution of the assigned fleet. The role is accountable for driver performance in service, safety, utilization, and retention, with a focus on 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 in Transportation Management Systems to support timely and accurate data.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4 PM to 2 AM. The Driver Manager works until driver issues are resolved for the day or an appropriate handoff has been made.

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 actions, up to and including termination when needed.
• Oversee drivers’ safety and regulatory performance 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 licensing and endorsement requirements.
• Train and mentor drivers on 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 and compliance with company policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct.
• Contribute to a trusting, team-oriented, high-performance culture that values employee contributions.
• Support load planning with load replanning and recovery.
• Monitor deliveries and pickups for service failures and proactively alert load planning and carrier management about loads at risk of failure.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Bonus eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed