As a Driver Manager, you will be accountable for the overall productivity and performance of their assigned drivers and tractors. This will be accomplished through ongoing review of key performance indicators, followed by active participation in strategies to positively affect results. The Driver Manager is also expected to be a leader for the entire department by providing direction and support on a day to day basis.
Specific Responsibilities include:
- Lead and retain a designated fleet of drivers as well as an assigned fleet of 60-75 tractors.
- Establish a good working relationship with each driver.
- Ensure that assigned fleet of tractors is utilized in the best interests of the company. In its basic form, this responsibility means maximizing the number of days per month that tractors are productive.
- Ensure that assigned drivers are meeting productivity targets.
- Ongoing management of driver performance outside of mileage and days of work, with a focus on company policy and procedures.
- Ensure payroll accuracy for assigned drivers.
- Working on behalf of both the driver and the company to resolve any day to day or long-term issues in order to positively affect driver retention statistics.
Our Ideal Candidate will possess:
- Experience in the transportation, logistics, or trucking industry is required.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, coach, and develop professional drivers.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to effectively prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Strong organizational skills with a clear sense of urgency about planning and executing work.
- Proven ability to build positive employee relationships and support driver retention initiatives.
- Strong customer service mindset with the ability to balance driver needs and business objectives.
- Strong decision-making skills with the ability to assess situations quickly and take appropriate action.
- Proficiency with transportation management systems (TMS), dispatch software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other fleet management technologies.
This position is subject to a Sunday to Thursday shift, standard hours of work.
This job is classified under NOC Code: 14405.
Why Bison:
• Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career
• Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance
• Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider
• Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams
About Bison:
• Celebrating over 50 years in Business
• Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving
• Committed to environmental sustainability
Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.
