Driver Manager

Job Position: Driver Manager

Location: Jerome, Idaho

Employment Type: Full-time

Benefits: Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and a 401k

Business: Transportation Company

Schedules: 4-on, 4-off 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Driver Manager Job Description

A Driver Manager is responsible for using the latest routing software to establish daily trucking routes and maintain contact with drivers throughout the day. The successful candidate for this position needs to be able to adjust to last-minute changes, communicate with customers and drivers to record details about shipments, arrange pick-up times, and discuss any special handling issues.

Driver Manager Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery schedules based on truck capacity, cost-efficient routing, and loading/unloading time

• Build and maintain relationships and contact with drivers

• Schedule pick-up and delivery appointments

• Track loads

• Communicate and maintain relationships with customers

Driver Manager Qualifications

• Dispatching and customer service experience. Minimum 2 years

• McLeod software experience a plus

• Knowledge of DOT regulations

• Problem solver

• Positive attitude

• An individual who can communicate effectively and professionally

• Ability to work in a team environment in high-pressure situations

• Multitasking

What We Offer

• Opportunity for Professional & Personal Growth

• Competitive wages

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401K

• Aflac

• PTO

Who We Are

At Giltner Transportation, we move freight safely while treating every load as an opportunity to demonstrate our high-quality, dependable service. Our company prides itself on consistently providing service that exceeds 98% on-time throughout the country. Giltner operates 200+ state-of-the-art tractors and trailers, of which we can track the location and temperature of every load via satellite. Our people, technologies, and business practices are among the best in the trucking industry, and we strive to give our customers a simple and reliable shipping solution.

• Pre-employment reference checks, background checks, and drug screens are required for all positions within Giltner.