- Main responsibility is to be the direct line communication and management of drivers
- Interview drivers to ensure job duties and expectations align from both driver and company
- Frequent communication to make sure we are meeting drivers’ expectations
- Approve and review driver pay for accuracy
- Ensure driver pay thresholds are met
- Review and discuss safety analytics with driver
- Assure Transflo scanning is current
- Ensure all driver training certificates and expirations are current
- Manage driver OJT and onboarding checklist reviews
- Complete driver performance reviews
- Responsible for meeting or exceeding driver turnover ratio
- Meet or exceed budgeted driver count
- Monitor accuracy of driver profiles and schedules
- Speak-ups and People Element survey reporting
- Work with HR (Human Resources) & safety regional managers on corrective actions and compliance occurrences
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 2 years’ experience in the direct management of personnel preferred
- Bulk transportation preferred
Skills Required:
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Management experience preferred
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to exercise independent judgement.
- Ability to direct and manage employees and contractors
- Ability to follow established policies and procedures of the company
- Knowledge of Federal DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations
- Must be able to work with interruptions and deadlines
- Must be able to effectively interact with internal and external customers
Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
- Majority of time will be spent at the service center- in the office and on the yard
- Flexibility in scheduled hours and days worked is required
- Occasional weekend work and non-business hours availability is required
- Occasional travel to other service centers as needed
Since 1948, Highway Transport has been a chemical tanker trucking company with a reputation rooted in family and tradition. What makes Highway Transport a choice employer? We hire top talent in the industry to join our team and invest in resources to support career advancement. Highway Transport offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including Paid Time off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-paid Life Insurance and a 401(K).