Driver/Fleet Manager

Must have extensive trucking background with dispatch experience. This position is bonus eligible.

Reporting to an Area Manager with an operational region. The position would be responsible for
the management of a group of drivers and/or ICs.

The driver manager is a key leadership position
that oversees the day-to-day execution of his/her assigned driver fleet.

The driver manager is accountable for the performance of their drivers in the areas of service, safety, quality, productivity, and retention.

Will focus on maintaining positive employee relationships.

Responsible for conducting regular performance reviews with their drivers and
determining corrective action plans when performance is below expectations.

JOB DUTIES:
• Manages driver performance by setting expectations, conducting regular reviews and
implementing corrective action processes. You will work with the Area
Manager, HR, and/or the Safety department on any issues that may result in termination or
lease cancellation, in the case of ICs.

• Accountable for the safety and regulatory performance of their drivers and implementation
and execution of corrective actions plans for all drivers below goal. Work alongside the
Safety Coordinators to ensure their drivers are compliant in all FMCSA regulations such as:
hours of service, random drug testing, proper licensing and endorsements

• Responsible for problem resolution with assigned drivers
• Accountable for driver retention
• Trains and Mentors drivers to ensure success in areas such as proper use of tools and
systems, including, for example, Pedigree, Magnus Driver App
• Tracks and manages assigned drivers' schedules, including planned time off, holiday pay
compliance, and vacations
• Resolves driver payroll discrepancies, including authorizing additional accessorial and
hourly pay when appropriate

• Manages driver utilization to ensure their drivers achieve targeted utilization levels; works
with load planners to improve driver productivity
• Responsible for driver execution of assigned work
• Enforces understanding and compliance with all Company policies and procedures,
including the United Road Core Values
• Contributes to an atmosphere of trust and teamwork that values contributions of all
employees in support of a high performance culture
• Supports load planning in the areas of re-planning and recovery of loads

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or
appropriate work experience is preferred.

A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work
experience.

Must have extensive trucking background with dispatch experience.