Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Company 2nd Shift Driver Managers focus on representing the best interests of both the Driver and the company.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

1. Communicate proactively and quickly to Planners, CSRs, and Drivers.
2. Build relationships with Drivers to understand their expectations and preferences.
3. Manages revenue and Counsels drivers who are not meeting metric goals/expectations. Directly to the drivers for optimal success for the driver and company.
4. Oversees and coaches all drivers who perform below goals/expectations.
5. Help Drivers experience good weeks and good weekends
6. Determines which drivers may require termination based on poor performance.
7. Update ETA’s accurately and timely.
8. Update Total Mail accurately and timely.
9. Alertly manage phone calls and phone messages.
10. Provide warnings to a Driver is going to be late or if the Driver has been sitting too long.
11. Ensure the Driver performs safely.
12. Check-in on all Drivers daily
13. Regular and predictable attendance

OTHER SIGNIFICANT JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

1. Focus on good starts each week (Monday mornings).
2. Help the Driver understand the plan. And look ahead for the Driver to ensure that he/she will have a good week.
3. Establish clear expectations for Drivers when they first begin at Venture Transport.
4. Counsel/mentor/lead drivers
5. Update Expirations and Driver Statuses accurately and timely
6. Help Safety and Maintenance departments with safe equipment.
7. Comply with company policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations.
8. Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Business, or any combination and experience, which would provide equivalent background

REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.)

• Knowledgeable of the Transportation, Operations, and/or Logistics industries
• Ability to resolve conflict and problems diplomatically
• Ability to handle criticism positively without emotion
• Knowledge of TMW Office Suite

OTHER INFORMATION

• The essential job functions and major job functions are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the job functions that an individual will be required or expected to perform.
• Position Descriptions may be changed or revised by the Company from time to time at its sole discretion.

This Position Description is not intended to guarantee, and does not guarantee, ongoing employment or employment for a definite term, either in this position or with the Company. Absent an enforceable written contract to the contrary, and to the fullest extent allowed by federal, state and local law, an employee’s employment relationship with the Company is at-will.