Driver Manager

Knight Transportation • Columbus, OH

27d • $55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Knight Transportation is seeking a Driver Manager to lead and support a fleet of 30 or more drivers. The role focuses on maximizing fleet productivity and profitability while building professional relationships with Driving Associates and supporting their safety, service, equipment care, fuel performance, and retention. The Driver Manager coordinates with planners, sales, and account teams to support drivers and meet customer expectations.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in Operations, Planning, and/or Customer Accounts.
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and 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.
• Must be authorized 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 improve profitability.
• Build professional relationships with Driving Associates to 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 performance for assigned tractors.
• Collaborate with planners to assign drivers to lanes that serve both the company and drivers.
• Discuss loads and service expectations with each driver for every plan.
• Identify opportunities for driver improvement and provide training and coaching.
• 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 through final delivery to ensure on-time service.
• Work with sales and account teams to keep customers informed with current information.
• Assist others in achieving the organization's 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