What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Manager (Team Leader) position at Barr-Nunn Transportation?
Job description
Barr-Nunn Transportation, a premier truckload carrier in business for over 43 years, is currently seeking a Driver Manager (Team Leader) to join our team at our Granger, IA office.
The Driver Manager (Team Leader) will lead a fleet of about 30-35 drivers and provide them assistance and support in order to help maximize their productivity as well as maintain company safety metrics.
The ideal candidate will have customer service experience and possess strong interpersonal skills. They should also have solid communication skills, be organized, and show a strong sense of initiative. They should be comfortable navigating between several computer programs/systems while also handling phone calls, and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced office environment.
Salary: $47,000 - $55,000
Location: 1803 Burr Oak Blvd, Granger, IA 50109
What we offer:
- Quarterly bonus program
- Health/dental insurance
- Life insurance
- 401K w/matching
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off (up to 2 weeks accrued in the first year of employment)
- 7 Paid Holidays
Employment contingent on passing a pre-employment physical, drug screens and background check. Please visit our website to complete an online application at www.barr-nunn.com.
Main Job Responsibilities
- Manage driver's home time and productivity
- Provide information in a timely manner to Load Coordinators and Load Planners
- Track and trace all drivers to their final destination to maintain on time delivery
- Monitor outward facing cameras and coach events to ensure driver safety
- Monitor hours of service to ensure strict compliance to the DOT rules
- Complete verbal checklists to ensure on-time pickup and delivery
- Ensure that periodic maintenance for tractors is scheduled
- Coordinate driver random drug screens with Safety Department
- Additional duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma
- Valid Driver's License
- 1-2 years of customer service experience
- No transportation experience required, will train
Skills and Personal Characteristics
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Organized & able to stay focused in a noisy environment
- Computer skills
- Knowledge of geography of the United States
- Self-motivated
- Patient
-Flexible - able to work a half day every 4th weekend
- Willing to work until tasks are completed
- Knowledgeable with hours of service and DOT regulations a plus
Barr-Nunn is a career destination for passionate and talented people seeing growth and opportunity with an industry leader. Our work environment fosters personal growth and advancement while maintaining safety as our top priority in all our business practices. Our people are passionate about continual learning, display mutual respect and give their best every day.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47,000 - $55,000