Linehaul Manager

## Linehaul Manager Apply locations:
Dallas TX:
Houston TX:
Lubbock TX:
San Antonio TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR100574
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* Job Title:

** Linehaul Manager
** Department:
** Dallas TX
** Job Status:
** Exempt
* * Compensation:
**** Direct Reports:
** Yes
* * COMPANY OVERVIEW
** Cross Country Freight Solutions (CCFS) is an exceptional company with a mission to achieve universal prosperity with our Customers, Company, Team Members, & Communities. We use the latest technology to provide quality service and on-time delivery to our customers. CCFS provides direct service throughout the Western and Central United States. We look forward to having you Hitch on and Prosper with us!

JOB SUMMARY  The Linehaul Driver Manager position consists of the management of linehaul drivers in a service center or region and collaboration with the Linehaul Director, Operations Team, and Service Center Manager to operate an efficient linehaul operation. This role is directly responsible for managing the staffing requirements for linehaul drivers, ensuring the timely execution of linehaul operations to meet service commitments, and securing the availability of equipment for linehauls within the designated regions, all while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

Works proactively with departments to ensure customers' needs are met and leads a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES  Personnel Management  
• Hires, trains, and develops linehaul drivers to meet operational needs  
• Directs and schedules linehaul drivers to ensure adequate coverage for all routes  
• Prepares and conducts informal and formal performance evaluations  
• Assists with time-off requests and schedules backup for adequate coverage  
• Conducts weekly and/or daily meetings with drivers to discuss problems, projects, issues, or updates  
• Addresses employee problems or concerns; informs the Linehaul Director of personnel issues and performance  
• Applies the progressive discipline policy when necessary to correct behavior  
• Be available to linehaul drivers and provide them needed support  
• Ensure linehaul drivers are paid accurately in every pay cycle and that the pay scale is competitive in the market  
• Manages linehaul driver morale through regular engagement, recognition, and addressing concerns promptly    Operations Management  
• Ensures linehaul drivers report on-time and manage their time efficiently to achieve high levels of service with on-time dispatch and arrivals of linehauls at all service centers within and across regions  
• Ensures linehaul driver staffing levels are met with internal resources, owner-operators, and third-party resources when needed  
• Ensures linehaul service continuity during staff time-offs, weather events, mechanical issues, or any other expected and unexpected disruptions  
• Ensures service centers are always sourced with needed linehaul equipment  
• Enhances and improves the linehaul network within and across regions as new requirements arise  
• Collaborates closely with the Operations Team and Service Center Manager to coordinate linehaul activities and resolve issues  
• Supports the operations team to ensure load factor, linehaul average minutes late, linehaul scanning percentages, and load configurations goals are met  
• Performs the essential duties of Dispatch as needed  
• Communicates with other operations personnel to resolve operational issues    Compliance & Safety  
• Investigates, files written reports, and takes corrective action in response to accidents/injuries  
• Reviews telematics data with drivers to improve driving skills  
• Performs driver ride-alongs to observe driving practices, provide coaching, and ensure compliance with safety protocols  
• Manages linehaul drivers' compliance with training and safety standards  
• Ensures adherence to Company safety policies and procedures  
• Ensures adherence to all applicable DOT, state, and local regulatory requirements  
• Conducts a minimum of 3 Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) audits per week  
• Regularly reviews driver post-trip inspections to ensure maintenance issues are reported correctly and timely  
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