Driver Leader
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Job Description
As a Driver Leader with Hirschbach youoversee the operations of an assigned fleet of drivers to maximize the productivity utilization and retention of the fleet. Driver Leaders are also responsible for monitoring Hirschbach operator activity and oversees daytoday driver service to ensure Hirschbach operators are providing Best in Class service.
What you will do!
- Communicateswith drivers. Promptly answers phone calls emails and messages to ensure proper communication and eliminate hold time for operators.
- Sendspreplans to drivers and secures load commitments within a timely manner.
- Completesloaded and empty calls.
- Tracks operators performance from dispatch to delivery to ensure ontime services.
- Managesoperator availability and updates drivers PTA accordingly and accurately.
- Responsible for optimizing performance of assigned drivers including: ontime pickup and delivery performance Hours of Service (HOS) compliance driver availability and scheduling preferences.
- Buildsand maintains professional and positive relationships with Hirschbach operators and operations team members.
- Coaches drivers to identify opportunities for improvement and actively provides training/coaching needed to assist drivers in reaching their highest potential and performance.
- Collaborates with Safety department to ensure drivers are in compliance with all policies and are coached effectively to meet organizational company standards.
- Proactively identifies issues that may occur with an operators settlement or pay by working closely with Driver Payroll.
- Attends meetings related to Hirschbach operators and occasionally travels to visit terminal locations.
- Manages driver availability to maximize productivity of the fleet.
- Other duties as assigned including proactively assisting others in achieving the organizations objectives.
Talent Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent in education pairedwithrelevantprofessionalexperience.
- BachelorsDegreein Transportation/Logistics/Supply Chain or a related field ispreferred.
- Abilitytoprocessinformationwithhighlevelsofaccuracyandenergy.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
- Computerproficiencyand abilitytonavigate between multiple programs.
- Demonstrates an AllIn toWinattitudeandperformancesdisplays selfmotivation and a strongdesiretolearn within an unpredictable and demanding environment.
Pay & Benefits
- Opportunity to earn bonus incentives!
- Full comprehensive benefit plan includes medical dental vision company paid disability and life insurance and more voluntary elections!
- 120 hours of PTO on your first day!
- 160 hours of work from home after 6 months!
- 401(k)
Company Overview
Founded in 1935 Hirschbach Motor Lines has built a sterling reputation for delivering time and temperaturesensitive freight across 48 states. Today the organization generates $1 billion in revenue and has become the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America with company headquarters in Dubuque Iowa. Hirschbach strives to provide the highest level of service in the industry offering a breadth of services including Dedicated Over the Road Expedited Entertainment and Logistics Solutions.
With a tenured history and vision for the future our company culture drives us to be the best in the business grounded in our All In To Win values. One key to trust is having a pool of talent and resources who are exceptionally competent capable and passionate for serving results to our customers.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
