Driver Manager

Tci Transportation • Turlock, CA

83d • $72,000

About The Position

Join a Team That Drives With Purpose. TCI is Hiring: DRIVER MANAGER | Starting at $72k+ Incentives. Family-owned since 1978, TCI is built on trust, hard work, and heart. We're growing fast — and we're looking for a motivated, people-first Driver Manager who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment and genuinely cares about supporting drivers and delivering great service. Why Work With TCI? Because we put people before freight. That means supporting our drivers like family and keeping promises to customers. You'll be the go-to problem-solver, coach, and logistics expert for your region.

Requirements

• 2+ years in logistics or driver/fleet management
• Operational experience with proven results
• Excellent communicator and confident decision-maker
• Calm under pressure and proactive problem-solver
• Strong knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and safety compliance

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a dedicated fleet of drivers
• Maximize fleet efficiency, productivity, and safety (DOT, OSHA)
• Deliver top-tier service to customers and drivers alike
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly and strategically
• Lead with integrity, empathy, and accountability
• Manage and track operational and personnel goals; develop and utilize KPIs
• Conduct weekly and monthly KPI and EOM reporting with actionable follow-up
• Build strong customer relationships through regular meetings and communication
• Support Regional Manager in executing regional operational goals
• Recruit, onboard, train, and manage drivers aligned with TCI's core values
• Uphold safety standards and exceed compliance benchmarks (80%+ audit score)
• Maintain DOT/FMCSA/local regulation compliance
• Oversee P&L, financial planning, and operational cost control (e.g., labor, equipment, fuel)
• Promote and ensure proper use of TCI technology: Samsara (ELDs & Cameras), Tenstreet, McLeod, and customer portals
• Maintain consistent, in-person presence at the worksite for collaboration and oversight
• Regularly exercise discretion, strategic thinking, and independent judgment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision + Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Holiday Pay + Weekly Direct Deposit
• Employee Discount Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Truck Transportation