Grocery Driver Development Manager

Knight-Swift Transportation
Johnstown, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2024

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At Swift, our greatest asset is OUR PEOPLE! We strive to be the best and give our best every day. We are passionate about learning and cultivating an environment of safety, honesty and mutual respect. We are a family where everyone has a voice and plays an essential role in our overall success and the success of our drivers. Your voice and perspective matter at Swift Transportation. We understand that you are the subject matter expert, and we trust you to ideate and execute those ideas based on the best interest of the company.

Be a part of something bigger. Be a part of the #1 full truckload carrier in the nation. Be a part of Swift Transportation.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Provide high level analytical support to Grocery Terminal Leaders focusing on on-going driver development initiatives that support safety and retention goals.

  • Evaluate Driver satisfaction, retention and turnover; provide necessary tools to effectively perform position responsibilities to assist in increasing Driver retention and reducing overall turnover.
  • Work closely with designated department personnel to develop training for driver safety.
  • Gather analyze and interpret retention data for the purpose of identifying best course of action for terminal leadership to decrease turnover.
  • Perform regular assessments to ensure consistent improvement on metrics that impact driver safety and retention.
  • Develop strategies and sponsor key initiatives to foster a culture of positive driver support to improve driver retention.
  • Gathers, organizes, and analyzes information on problems or procedures and develop solutions or alternative methods to avert losses as well as review terminal safety reports and effect changes to reduce losses.
  • Review various reporting on driver safety (Drive Cam, IMDS, CER etc) and directs activities to effect positive safety outcomes; ensures coaching is effective and that the terminal meets company safety expectations.
  • Provides guidance to terminal employees regarding local, state, and federal safety related regulations, as well as safety policies and procedures. Promotes good relations with internal and external customers by coaching and supporting employees on how to find the best solution to safety problems.
  • Counsel high risk drivers on all aspects safety related including items on risk analysis scoring. Serve as ultimate decision-maker to issue corrective action; up to and including whether to terminate driver's employment.
  • Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

  • Four years' experience in operations field and/or safety in trucking industry required.
  • Previous experience as a truck driver preferred.
  • Associates degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite especially excel.
  • Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Must be able to build consensus and influence others.
  • Must possess great collaborative skills and demonstrated development of strong interpersonal relationships.

What we offer:

  • Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
  • Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
  • Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
    • 401(K)
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
    • Paid Time Off
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    • Debt Free Colleges or Tuition Assistance Programs


The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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