Yard Manager

The Yard Manager is responsible for directly overseeing daily yard activities, including driver management and yard compliance, traffic flow, and inbound vehicle coordination. This role ensures safety, efficiency, and compliance with all company and customer procedures.

• When needed, counsel drivers when company or customer policies or procedures are not followed
• Implement and/or enforce yard bans for non-complicit drivers in advance of like action from the customer

Traffic Flow & Yard Safety

• Maintain safe and efficient traffic flow throughout the yard
• Enforce proper vehicle loading and unloading procedures, including dumping air (when applicable) and loading from ground
• Ensure all personnel working outside wear high-visibility safety gear
• Monitor loading dock activity to ensure:
  • Only vehicles being actively loaded or unloaded occupy dock space
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards
• Conduct load audits on every load to ensure drivers are following all policies and procedures

Yard Security

• Confirm all established yard security measures are adhered to
• Escalate any issues involving security immediately to the Safety Department

Additional Duties

• Support the Operations Department after normal dispatch hours by coordinating replacement or additional vehicles for outbound loads
• Generate and review daily shipping and receiving reports
• Communicate all reporting and updates in a timely manner

United Road is proud to offer our full-time employees best-in-class benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. From comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to generous retirement savings options and paid time off, we provide a benefits package that goes beyond the basics. We also offer unique perks like a zero-dollar-out-of-paycheck medical plan, telehealth, wellness discounts, and employee assistance resources, ensuring that our team is fully supported both at work and in life. These benefits reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent while helping employees thrive every day.

Health & Wellness
•    BCBS PPO Medical with Telehealth
•    Delta Dental
•    NVA Vision
•    Company Paid Life and AD&D
•    Supplemental Life
•    Dependent Life
•    Short-Term Disability
•    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•    New Vehicle Supplier Discounts
Financial Benefits
•    401(k) with Company Match
Work-Life Balance
•    PTO Program (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Jury, Bereavement)
•    6 Paid Holidays
•    Hybrid Work Options Available for Select Positions