Knight Transportation: Driver Manager
Company: Knight Transportation
Location: Gulfport
Posted on: February 14, 2021
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionDescription Primary Purpose and Essential
Functions Lead a fleet of 30+ drivers and manage driver
availability to maximize productivity of their fleet. Routinely
review Profit/Loss (P/L) for assigned area and find ways to
maximize profitability. Develop a personal and professional
relationship with each Driving Associate that leads to exceptional
safety, service, equipment care, fuel performance and retention. *
Coach Driving Associates to achieve their weekly mileage goal by
effectively managing home time and hours of service. * Maximize P/L
for all assigned tractors. * Collaborate with Planner(s) and assign
drivers to lanes that best serve both the company and the driver. *
Discuss each load and the service expectations with every driver on
every plan. * Personally coach each Driving Associate to identify
opportunities for improvement and actively provide the
training/coaching needed to help Driving Associate reach their
highest potential and performance. * Proactively communicate with
Driving Associate about safety expectations including pre-trip
inspections, following distance, and route conditions. * Ensure
payroll accuracy for assigned drivers. * Provide timely and
meaningful in-person reviews for each Driving Associate. * Track
freight to its final destination to ensure on time delivery. * Work
closely with sales and account teams to ensure customer has most
current information. * Maintain a positive work atmosphere by
acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success
of business operations in order to meet company demands and
expectations and perform other duties as assigned by leadership. *
Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's
objectives. * Skills: Must be able to lead and influence others.
Must possess exceptional communication skills. Must be able to
multi-task. Must be able to work in high pressure situations in a
fast paced environment. Must be proficient in MS Office. *
Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education
and/or experience required. * Experience Required: Previous
experience in dealing with the public (retail, customer service,
sales, etc) preferred. Driver Manager KAV123
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