Great opportunity for Logistics Professionals with driver management experience. Our client designs custom solutions to manage unique logistics requirements and distribution service needs. They also provide high quality warehousing, manufacturing support, transportation and general out-sourced logistical services for customers nation-wide.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Communicate proactively and quickly to Planners, CSRs, and Drivers.

• Build relationships with Drivers to understand their expectations and preferences.

• Manage revenue and mileage goals for each driver and the fleet as a whole; counsel drivers who are not meeting metric goals/expectations and directly influence the routes assigned to the drivers for optimal success for the driver and company.

• Oversee MPG performance for each driver and fleet as a whole; coach all drivers who perform below MPG goals/expectations; make hiring and termination decisions.

• Provide warnings to CSRs and Planners when a Driver is going to be late or if the Driver has been sitting too long (detention) at a location.

• Ensure the Driver performs safely.

• Focus on good starts to each week (Monday mornings).

• Help the Driver understand the plan and look ahead for the Driver ensuring that he/she will have a good week.

• Sell the loads to the Drivers.

• Establish clear expectations for Drivers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate industry experience.

• Knowledgeable of the Transportation, Operations, and/or Logistics industries

• Ability to resolve conflict and problems diplomatically

• Ability to handle criticism positively without emotion

• Knowledge of TMW Office Suite