Responsibilities
· Manages all aspects related to drivers.
· Supervises driver performance to ensure proper balance is achieved with business needs and driver needs; discipline and/or write up drivers when warranted; makes recommendations for terminations.
· May assist with the set up and management of new accounts.
· Responsible for addressing issues and disputes for drivers.
· Track and work with the customer(s) to receive assigned lanes and commitment levels from shipping locations. Includes responsibility for the ETA of the trucks at each stop.
· Ensures drivers and equipment are performing as necessary to provide on-time service.
· Ensures all fleet maintenance programs are current on tractors and trailers.
· Maximizes revenue per tractor through appropriate equipment utilization.
· Documents and communicates all service related issues.
· Develops a sense of trust and integrity with the customer.
· Seeks appropriate guidance from leadership on matters that could negatively impact USX financially.
· Plans loads for driver pick up and drop offs based on availability, preferences keeping in mind driver hour requirements; contacts drivers with schedules
· Coordinates with drivers on physicals and random drug screens as well as CDL renewal deadlines based on Safety Department tracking and correspondence.
· Maintain proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the department is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
· Other duties as assigned by management.