Driver Manager
Stutsman Transportation Inc. is hiring for an experienced Driver Manager to support our asset-based OTR drivers at our Hills, Iowa location.
Who We Are
We’re more than just a family-owned business. We’re built on service, challenged to exceed expectations, and driven to serve our customers for success. Within our eight divisions, you’ll find a diverse offering of career opportunities for every interest and skillset. Our 300+ employees have extensive experience in agronomy services, manure handling equipment, feed ingredient distribution, transportation, logistics, precision & application equipment, and grain handling equipment. We are an organization that is committed to giving back to the communities we serve, celebrating our employees in their successes, dedication to our company values, and enabling further education for career advancement. As practices, equipment, and technology continue to advance and shift, we can guarantee our tradition of serving for success remains the same; just as it has since 1934.
About the Job
The Driver Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the daily movement of Stutsman Transportation Inc.’s asset-based fleet while providing exceptional service to key customer accounts. This role supports drivers throughout their routes, manages transportation systems and electronic logs, resolves operational issues timely and efficiently, and ensures all activities comply with federal and state laws including but not limited to FMCSA’s hours of service regulations.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily operational support for fleet drivers and assigned key accounts
- Use transportation management software (TMS) to schedule, dispatch, track and update load information
- Coordinate pickup and delivery times and assist drivers with load details, planning and routing questions
- Perform data entry including entering load information, preparing bills of lading and producing delivery receipts
- Ensure compliance with FMCSA regulations including but not limited to hours-of-service using TMS and electronic logging systems
- Assist drivers with electronic logging device (ELD) questions and troubleshooting
- Deliver exceptional customer service via phone, email and/or other direct communication with key accounts
- Verify that driver certifications and trainings meet company and FMCSA requirements
- Ensure all FMCSA/DOT requirements are enforced and followed for load assignments
- Coordinate routing trucks with the shop for preventative maintenance, unscheduled repairs and/or road breakdowns
- Work with the safety, shop and other applicable company personnel to legally and judiciously handle accidents, accident claims, cargo claims events or securements – advise driver to take appropriate steps after an accident until safety, shop, and/or others can get involved
- Monitor upcoming DOT physical expirations and notify the safety team for scheduling of renewals
- Update DOT physical, license and endorsement expiration dates in electronic system ongoing
- Serve as a backup for transportation payroll as needed
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A minimum of 3 years of transportation and/or logistics experience is preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Understand and follow freight values and insurance limits set forth by the company
- Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations is preferred
- Familiarity with Samsara or similar ELD system is preferred
- Experience with TruckMate (TMW) or similar TMS platform is preferred
- Ability to participate in an on-call rotation as needed
- Must possess a valid drivers license
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background investigation
Benefits: We offer a wide range of employee benefits along with competitive compensation, opportunities for career development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Affordable healthcare coverage for you and your family, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Group Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer and Critical Illness coverage
- Casual dress, with company provided stipend for logo wear
- Tuition Reimbursement Program, including training and seminars for professional development
- 401K Retirement Plan & Profit Sharing
- Bereavement Policy
- Employee Recognition Program, including peer nominated awards and company provided lunches
- Paid Time Off, including vacation & sick time, paid holidays, jury duty PTO, and paid time to volunteer in your community
Interested in joining the Stutsman team? Apply today!
Stutsman Transportation Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing all qualified candidates an equal chance to gain employment, free of discrimination and harassment.