Driver Manager Job Description
Driver manager
provides expertise relating to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.
Driver Manager Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Safety – Compliance with DOT regulations and Accident Avoidance
Ensure schedule adherence
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure driver, diner, restaurant and employee satisfaction
Build and deploy email campaigns and test creative content marketing strategies to engage and retain our partners
Analyze how past and current campaign performance impacts driver-partner behavior, recommending strategies and campaigns that will increase loyalty and engagement
Managing all onsite activities for setup through event activation and teardown Ensuring proper storage and maintenance of all event site elements Thorough weekly event recaps, that include online written reports with event highlights, key learnings, photos, Booking crew hotels and updating online database with hotel information Managing premium distribution and reporting weekly inventory
Must be able to create a buzz and read a crowd
Direct sales experience highly preferred, not required
Must be able to connect with consumers about products and services in engaging way
Understand the market and customer needs to develop a multi-tiered driver development programme which will help us address the driver training needs of different customer groups
Driver Manager Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Driver Manager
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: IPMA, PMI, PMP, SQL, HAZMAT, DOT, OSHA
Education for Driver Manager
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the driver manager job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Collage and Bachelor's Degree in Leadership, Education, Engineering, Business, Associates, Marketing, Communications, Management, Computer Science, Economics
Skills for Driver Manager
Desired skills for driver manager include:
Area of truck maintenance is helpful
Department of Transportation requirements relating to ground transportation
DOT regulations
Routing and dispatch software systems
Software applications
Warehouse and
Government DOT regulations
Microsoft Office
DOT regulatory requirements
EPA guidelines
Desired experience for driver manager includes:
A computer science undergraduate degree or equivalent, preferably including hands-on software engineering experience
Ability to work in cross functional teams (business development, legal, public relations, communications )
Experience monitoring and measuring the success of new solutions/processes
Full time availability with flexibility for a varying schedule will be required
MINIMUM One (1) year promotional brand experience required
Bachelors of Science in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Analytics, Transportation, Operations Research or other Operations disciplines
Driver Manager Examples
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Driver Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of driver manager. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for driver manager
- Conduct and facilitate in-cab and classroom training (which includes indoor and outdoor activities) for new and existing drivers, helpers, to ensure all drivers and helpers are fully trained with respect to defensive driving skills and the safe operation of all vehicles used for the collection, transport and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials
- Administer appropriate tests to determine drivers’ proficiency in Company procedures, safe equipment operation and defensive driving
- Audit in-cab training and prepare reports for management regarding progress of driver training
- Conduct road tests of driver candidates to assess and evaluate driving skills
- Conduct road tests of existing drivers to evaluate driving skills, safety techniques and Focus Six compliance
- Train and educate drivers who change equipment in the proper inspection of new equipment, defensive driving and safe operation of his or her new type of solid waste or recycling collection vehicle
- Increase driver proficiency through re-training and continual reinforcement of learnings
- Conduct driver evaluations and re-evaluations related to DOT and/or state-required certifications
- Assist current employees seeking to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in their preparation for state written and driving examinations
- Provide assistance after vehicle- and personal injury-accidents to improve training and correct work practices
Qualifications for driver manager
- You have a great eye for talent and experience as an essential part of the hiring process
- Exceptional communication skills - Experience with polished written, verbal, visual, and presentation communication
- Proactive Connector - You think beyond your organization to see the bridges that need to be built with other orgs
- Select or develop, where necessary, teaching aids, such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials and reference works for classroom training to ensure that all training is up-to-date, informative and in compliance with Company standards
- Class B or higher commercial driver’s license
- Ability to operate a standard transmission power unit
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Our company is looking for a driver manager. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for driver manager
- Total compliance with all regulations as it relates to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- Participation in all Driver/Safety Meetings within designated region
- Management of Key Performance Indicators ensuring optimum driver/unit performance
- Driver Turnover
- Revenue per Mile
- Driver/Tractor/Trailer Utilization
- Empty Miles
- Miles per Truck per Week
- Driver Scorecard and Driver Manager Scorecard
- Provide leadership to Company and Contract drivers
Qualifications for driver manager
- Minimum of 5 years of commercial trucking, transportation or professional/workplace training experience
- Minimum of 2 years in a lead, supervisory or management role
- Ability to complete the Smith System Driver Institute and obtain relevant certifications (if not already certified)
- Ability to understand and provider leadership to achieve and communicate about Company goals and objectives
- Ability to influence and collaborate with, encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation across teams
- Communication of business plans to the team
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a driver manager. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for driver manager
- Ensure open communication and dialogue
- Manage drivers’ performance and take proper corrective action, as recommended, if necessary, including termination of employment
- Travel weekly to driver domiciles to promote positive culture and work processes
- Functional Collaboration with Planning and Fleet operations
- Develops Product Plans and Forecasts for new products and transition products
- Conducts various financial analysis including product line forecasts, inventory planning, pricing, and gross margin analysis
- Conducts market research and identifies/tracks market trends in order to incorporate into new products
- Monitors competitors and market conditions and trends to ensure MSI products are competitive in look, style, price and quality
- Understand the market and customer needs to develop a multi-tiered driver development programme that will address the driver training needs of different customer groups
- Main point of contact for Owner Operator Drivers
Qualifications for driver manager
- Should have 1+ years of supervisory or leadership experience with strong Managerial Skills
- Should have at least 1 to 2 years’ experience in a logistics/transportation industry
- Should have good PC skills
- Ability to professionally interface with customer/sales representatives in a professional manner
- Ability to complete inventory/financial transactions accurately
- Ability to quickly assess the status of fleet processes/systems, takes immediate responsibility, take appropriate actions and make appropriate decisions
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Our company is hiring for a driver manager. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for driver manager
- Customer Service – On-time pickup and delivery percentages
- Utilization – Driver and equipment miles per day/week/month
- Driver Retention – Develop relationships that retain Owner Operator Drivers
- Promote the Red Classic culture through daily interaction with office employees and Owner Operator Drivers
- Counsel, coach and train Owner Operator Drivers as necessary
- Ensure Owner Operator Driver settlement sheets are accurate with issues corrected quickly
- Monitor driver productivity real time via in-cab communication technology
- Ensure Owner Operator Drivers utilize in-cab technology for proper dispatch systems integration
- Provide prompt communication regarding issues and resolutions to office employees and Owner Operator Drivers
- Perform detailed analysis of operations and technology by identifying trends
Qualifications for driver manager
- Valid Driver's license / Excellent driving history
- Relevant operational and analytical ideally gained on fleet, logistics or operations management positions
- Strategic thinking with holistic view
- Extensive experience as a truck driver or equivalent
- Passion for competence development and coaching
- Good understanding of the business and environment with ability to convey the business needs into actions
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of driver manager. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for driver manager
- Conduct and facilitate in-cab and classroom training for new and existing drivers, helpers, to ensure all drivers and helpers are fully trained with respect to defensive driving skills and the safe operation of all vehicles used for the collection, transport and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials
- Answer pick up calls from customers
- Prioritize pickups to efficiently use trucks and maximize customer satisfaction
- Make pickup and delivery appointments
- Give drivers advances to pay for breakdowns and unloading
- Administer tracking system for pickups and delivery
- Promoting and building a plant safety culture and job site safety climate by championing driver safety policies and procedures
- Work closely with regional HR and OH&S teams to develop, coordinate and conduct driver team training programs, tool box talks, hiring programs
- Lead the implementation of plant and job site safety procedures and programs including but not limited to pre-trip inspections, job site risk assessments, scout program
- Management of the OH&S incident investigation process including documentation, resolution, reporting and supporting the administration of discipline, if appropriate, in conjunction with Driver Supervisors for all Driver activities
Qualifications for driver manager
- Knowledge and experience in competence management
- 3 + years of over-the-road operations experience required
- Ability to interact with others, both internally with Red Classic employees (office personnel and drivers) and external customers/vendors in a professional manner to ensure successful business transactions
- Capacity to multitask and handle at times high levels of stress
- Ability to quickly assess operational status, formulate a plan of action and execute efficiently
- Valid Driver's License along with an excellent driving history