Driver Manager - Ottawa, IL

Driver Manager

Full-time – 1st shift

Ottawa, IL

Job Description

The Driver Manager is a member of the Day & Ross Operations Team. The role requires driver managers to ensure safe, on-time delivery for various customers, while maximizing the productivity and profitability of an assigned fleet of drivers and trucks. Driver Managers are also responsible for creating a positive quality of work for drivers and provide safe and effective driver management to enhance driver retention.

Lastly, they insure driver adherence to company policy and procedures.

• Ensure driver success through relationship building, effective communication, positive recognition and timely addressing of issues (performance and personal related).
• Provide complete load information, including routing and directions to ensure drivers are fully prepared for work assignment.
• Assist/coach driver on time management issues, i.e., departure times, driving time management to insure on-time delivery and hours of services compliance.
• Maintain compliance with DOT regulations and company rules.

• Minimum of a high school Diploma or GED, with logistics experience preferred
• 4-year college degree preferred
• Knowledge and experience in transportation is required.
• Previous supervision, transportation and/or operational experience is necessary.
• TMS System software expertise preferred.

As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements in alignment with our business practices, capabilities, and values.