2nd Shift Support Driver Manager

Contract Transport Services, established in 1985, is a growing leader in transportation services. We are seeking a 2nd shift driver manager to support our drivers and customers and help to drive our business toward success. If you're interested in a career in transportation and logistics, you've found the right place.

This position is Monday-Friday 3:00PM-11:00PM

Position Summary

The 2nd shift Driver Manager is Responsible for the following:

• Monitoring, tracking and dispatching all direct report drivers
• Maintain accurate data in the driver communication device
• Accurate mileage
• Alignment of all start and stop locations
• Maintain X-calls from drivers with all accuracy
• Manage Drivers ETA’s, PTA’s, PTA’s and RTA’s
• Handle payroll inquiries and work to resolve issues for Drivers
• Establish and maintaining a positive and productive work relationship with Drivers
• Keep track of driver routes
• Contact customer service when detentions occur and work to keep drivers moving, not sitting
• Monitor the number of hours each driver has in to avoid out-of-hours violations
• Avoid situations when a Driver needs to
• Maintain timely, accurate and courteous customer service with internal customers and external customers
• Resolve issues as they occur, work with team members when uncertain of the correct resolution, and take matters to the customer to provide a solution along with the situation
• Coordinate load assignments for Drivers with planners
• Job dedication; work scheduled hours, arrive on time and leave when the work is complete
• Attention to details
• Tack down missing paperwork
• Provide disciplinary actions to Drivers when needed
• Be part of a team that works to maintain Driver and avoid Driver turn-over
• Answer incoming telephone calls and evaluate/direct calls to appropriate personnel;
• Follow all company safety, regulatory and compliance policies
• Must work well in a team environment
• Demonstrate knowledge through clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Manage time effectively and meet all specified deadlines
• Adapt to change positively

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The individual is expected to provide supervision to Drivers. As a leader in the organization the individual may need to provide general direction to other employees at times.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to multi task with a sense of urgency while producing quality work
• Ability to work without constant supervision/self-motivated
• Be able to work under pressure
• Strong time management skills
• Competent in working independently as well as in a team atmosphere
• Have good knowledge of geography
• Be an effective listener
• Punctual and consistent attendance
• Desire to be successful and proficient at your job
• Willing to understand and support change, as it relates to processes, structure and business modeling

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED/HSED with a minimum of one year related experience

Knowledge of DOT regulations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person