Driver Manager

Knight Transportation • Atlanta, GA

10d

About The Position

Knight Transportation is seeking a Driver Manager to lead a fleet of 30 or more drivers and manage driver availability to maximize fleet productivity and profitability. The role involves developing strong professional relationships with Driving Associates and supporting their safety, service, equipment care, fuel performance, retention, and development. The Driver Manager works with planners, sales, and account teams to coordinate loads, lanes, and customer updates, and tracks freight through delivery. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; the company does not sponsor employment visas.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in Operations, Planning, and/or Customer Accounts.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Ability to lead others.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Authorization to work in the United States; the company does not sponsor employment visas.

Responsibilities

• Lead a fleet of 30 or more drivers and manage driver availability to maximize fleet productivity.
• Review profit and loss for the assigned area and identify ways to maximize profitability.
• Build professional relationships with Driving Associates that support safety, service, equipment care, fuel performance, and retention.
• Coach drivers toward weekly mileage goals by managing home time and hours of service.
• Maximize profit and loss for assigned tractors.
• Collaborate with planners to assign drivers to lanes that serve the company and drivers.
• Discuss each load and its service expectations with drivers on every plan.
• Identify improvement opportunities and provide training and coaching to help drivers reach their potential and performance goals.
• Communicate safety expectations, including pre-trip inspections, following distance, and route conditions.
• Ensure payroll accuracy for assigned drivers.
• Provide timely and meaningful in-person reviews for each Driving Associate.
• Track freight to its final destination to help ensure on-time delivery.
• Work with sales and account teams to keep customers up to date.
• Assist others in achieving organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• 401(k).
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental, and life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager