What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Manager position at Tucker Freight Lines?
Tucker Freight Line’s Driver Manager is responsible for dispatching and building trusting relationships with their own board of Tucker Freight Line’s truck drivers.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Lead and direct a team of professional CDL Class A drivers
- Build strong and trusting relationships with each driver while maintaining a professional and respectful demeanor
- Dispatch drivers to pick up and deliver loads to customers and vendors
- Track driver movement and load status to ensure deliveries or pick-ups are pacing as scheduled
- Ensure accurate information is in the system by frequently updating PTAs (projected time of availability) and ETAs (estimated time of arrival)
- Coordinate with TFL’s maintenance department to schedule repairs and services as needed
- Work closely with other Driver Manager and cover their boards as needed
- Provide strategic planning to support customer’s regional expansion
- Monitor transportation costs and target areas that yield improvements and cost savings
- Manage time off requests for drivers
- Embrace and enforce our commitment to TFL’s core values – Safety, Service, Positive Attitude, & Respect
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- General knowledge of the trucking industry and commercial motor vehicles
- Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft word, excel, etc.
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Must be a self-starter and have a positive, “can-do” attitude
- Embraces teamwork and appreciates problem-solving in group environments
$45k - $55k annually
Military Veteran's encouraged to apply!
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000