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Driver Manager

Job Term: Full Time

Full Job Description:

Hermann Services is seeking a Driver Manger for our Houston, TX, location.  

The Driver Manager will be responsible for training and assessing drivers and their qualifications as per local, state, and federal laws. The Driver Manager shall coordinate with drivers, staff, and management to hold meetings to resolve issues, AND develop amiable genuine and supportive relations with drivers in a professional manner and collaborate with other departments to provide the tools and work environment necessary for all employees to excel at their respective positions.

Responsibilities:
1) Maintain and practice use of the knowledge of/to:
  • The principles and methods for moving goods including the relative costs and benefits
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services, including the customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinate with drivers to ensure timely pickup and delivery
  • Arrange for periodic maintenance of equipment as necessary
  • Maintain costs and profits within budget
  • Keep track of driver hours and miles in coordination with Load Planners to achieve maximum productivity
  • Aid in cost cutting through initiatives
  • Monitor performance as it relates to driver incidents, equipment failure, vehicle breakdowns, and other potential service disruptions.
2) Maintain Service Rates in accordance with Company Expectations:
  • On-Time Service Rate: 99.0%
  • Ensure drivers observe all safety regulations and all training methods are adequate and effective.
  • Ensure dispatch protocols are compliant with both client and company policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate proficiency and compliance with the use of administrative procedures and systems such as:
  • Transportation Management System (Dispatching, order processing, etc. in TMS) policies & procedures
  • Office Software (proficient use of various programs in Microsoft and other business applications)
  • Satellite tracking & communications Software
3) Plan, organize and manage the workload to include:
  • Daily driver communication
  • Dispatch drivers on previous, current, and future assignments
  • Updating TMS orders
  • Providing ETA on pickups and deliveries
  • Tracking and Tracing
  • Responsible for rail billing, tracking and tracing shipments, and communicating with customers and dray partners for our Intermodal business
  • Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
  • Degree in business or related field preferred
  • Proficient in Excel & Word
  • Familiar with CDL, DOT, and HOS standards
  • Familiar with Federal, State, and local transportation and intermodal regulations
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the transportation industry preferred


Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance after 30 days of full-time employment
  • 401k with company match
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance


Hermann Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hermann Services, Inc. is Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. No material contained within this website may be construed as an offer of employment or a binding contract of employment for a specific time period. Either the employee or the employer can terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.

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