Linehaul Driver Manager
Linehaul Driver Manager
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Job Description
JOB TITLE: Linehaul Driver Manager
DEPARTMENT: Operations Support
JOB STATUS: Exempt
SALARY RANGE:$70000 $80000 (based on education and years of experience)
SHIFT: 4PM/5PM 12AM/1AM
REPORTS TO:Director of Linehaul
DIRECT REPORTS: Yes
REVISED: 04/17/2025
JOB SUMMARY
The Linehaul Driver Manager position consists of the management of linehaul drivers in a service center or region and collaboration with the Linehaul Director Operations Team and Service Center Manager to operate an efficient linehaul operation. This role is directly responsible for managing the staffing requirements for linehaul drivers ensuring the timely of linehaul operations to meet service commitments and securing the availability of equipment for linehauls within the designated regions all while maintaining costeffectiveness. Works proactively with departments to ensure customers needs are met and leads a team in a fastpaced dynamic environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Personnel Management
- Hires trains and develops linehaul drivers to meet operational needs
- Directs and schedules linehaul drivers to ensure adequate coverage for all routes
- Prepares and conducts informal and formal performance evaluations
- Assists with timeoff requests and schedules backup for adequate coverage
- Conducts weekly and/or daily meetings with drivers to discuss problems projects issues or updates
- Addresses employee problems or concerns; informs the Linehaul Director of personnel issues and performance
- Applies the progressive discipline policy when necessary to correct behavior
- Be available to linehaul drivers and provide them needed support
- Ensure linehaul drivers are paid accurately in every pay cycle and that the pay scale is competitive in the market
- Manages linehaul driver morale through regular engagement recognition and addressing concerns promptly
Operations Management
- Ensures linehaul drivers report ontime and manage their time efficiently to achieve high levels of service with ontime dispatch and arrivals of linehauls at all service centers within and across regions
- Ensures linehaul driver staffing levels are met with internal resources owneroperators and thirdparty resources when needed
- Ensures linehaul service continuity during staff timeoffs weather events mechanical issues or any other expected and unexpected disruptions
- Ensures service centers are always sourced with needed linehaul equipment
- Enhances and improves the linehaul network within and across regions as new requirements arise
- Collaborates closely with the Operations Team and Service Center Manager to coordinate linehaul activities and resolve issues
- Supports the operations team to ensure load factor linehaul average minutes late linehaul scanning percentages and load configurations goals are met
- Performs the essential duties of Dispatch as needed
- Communicates with other operations personnel to resolve operational issues
Compliance & Safety
- Investigates files written reports and takes corrective action in response to accidents/injuries
- Reviews telematics data with drivers to improve driving skills
- Performs driver ridealongs to observe driving practices provide coaching and ensure compliance with safety protocols
- Manages linehaul drivers compliance with training and safety standards
- Ensures adherence to Company safety policies and procedures
- Ensures adherence to all applicable DOT state and local regulatory requirements
- Conducts a minimum of 3 Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) audits per week
- Regularly reviews driver posttrip inspections to ensure maintenance issues are reported correctly and timely
- Performs periodic vehicle cleanliness inspections
- Ensures drivers maintain a professional appearance and conduct themselves professionally at all times
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Must possess excellent interpersonal organizational communication (written and verbal) analytical and decisionmaking skills
- Extensive knowledge of the principles procedures and best practices in the transportation industry
- Previous driver/fleet experience required
- Knowledge of DOT state and local regulatory requirements
- Aptitude to problemsolve and utilize troubleshooting skills
- Projects professional image in a business setting
- Independent thinker with the ability to engage team members
- Knowledge of and ability to use personal computer spreadsheet and word processing software
- High School diploma required
- 4 years of experience managing linehauls drivers or relevant management experience
- Experience in the LTL industry preferred
BENEFITS:
- Medical Vision Dental Supplemental and Life Insurances available.
- Paid time off paid holidays paid community volunteer time
- 401k retirement plan
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
