This position Manages a fleet of professional drivers ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to safely, efficiently and effectively provide industry leading service to our customers, while building relationships with drivers to promote career growth and longevity.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a fleet of professional drivers by establishing expectations, coaching and monitoring individual performance metrics for personal and professional success.
- Coaching to performance metrics may include safety, on time service, truck utilization, amongst others while making sure we are meeting expectations
- Ensure regular training expectations are met.
- Communicate using professional verbal and written communication utilizing various technologies (i.e. Outlook, in-cab messaging, phone systems, etc.)
- Enact efficient and creative plans to ensure safe and on time service for customers and for drivers’ prescheduled time off.
- Make cost-effective decisions in line with company goals and expectations.
- Troubleshoot daily challenges for both customers and professional drivers.
- Prompt attendance for all scheduled shifts.
- Confidentiality as the position is exposed to some medical and payroll information.
Qualifications:
- Prefer a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably within Supply Chain, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
- Previous transportation or management experience preferred.
- Conflict Management
- Personnel Management
- Knowledge of North American Geography
- More specifically Eastern/North-Eastern U.S.
- Proficient in Windows Operating Systems
- Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner
We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.
Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.
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