Driver Manager Responsibilities and Duties

Recruit, train and assess drivers and their qualifications as per driving laws.

Coordinate with drivers, staff and management to hold meetings and resolve issues.

Maintain costs and profits within the budget.

Manage records of personnel, expenditures and of government rules and driving regulations.

Coordinate on a regular basis with transportation staff and authorities on PUC, DMV certificates and in case of accidents.

Assess buses and drivers, manage maintenance and arrange for quality vehicles and personnel when needed.

Arrange for onsite periodical inspections of vehicles in use.

Develop amiable, genuine and supportive relations with drivers on a personal and professional level and collaborate with other departments to solve their problems.

Coordinate with drivers to Ensure timely pickup and delivery.

Keep abreast with latest technologies to enhance company output.

Keep track of driver hours and miles in coordination with Load Planners to achieve maximum productivity in given hours.

Address driver communications and provide required data to drivers.

Adhere to federal norms for revenue generation while dispatching freight.

Aid in cost cutting by organizing timely emptying of loaded trailers and parking, and address problems promptly.

Coordinate with team leader to manage driver pay, bills, security and home time, and assess availability of re-power.