Venture Logistics Lafayette , IN 47901
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
LOGISTICS FOR THE INDUSTRIOUS
At Venture, we help our clients deliver their products, their promises, and their potential every day. If you believe in delivering great customer service, value partnership, and are always looking for a challenge, we'd like to meet you
Hours Monday to Friday 3:00PM to 12:00AM
POSITION SUMMARY:
Company Driver Managers focus on representing the best interests of both the driver and the company.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:
Communicate proactively and quickly to Planners, CSRs, and Drivers
Build relationships with Drivers to understand their expectations and preferences
Manages revenue and mileage goals for each driver and the fleet as a whole. Counsels drivers who are not meeting metric goals/expectations. Directly influences the routes assigned to the drivers for optimal success for the driver and company
Oversees MPG performance for each driver and fleet as a whole. Coaches all drivers who perform below MPG goals/expectations
Help Drivers experience good weeks and good weekends
Determines which drivers may require termination based on poor performance
Update ETA's accurately and timely
Update Total Mail accurately and timely
Alertly manage phone calls and phone messages
Provide warnings to CSRs and Planners when a Driver is going to be late or if the Driver has been sitting too long (detention) at a location
Ensure the Driver performs safely
Check in on all Drivers by 9:00am
Regular and predictable attendance
OTHER SIGNIFICANT JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
Focus on good starts to each week (Monday mornings)
Help the Driver understand the plan. And look ahead for the Driver ensuring that he/she will have a good week
Sell the loads to the Drivers
Ensure Driver's acceptance of a load
Establish clear expectations for Drivers when they first begin at Venture Transport
Counsel/mentor/lead drivers
Update Expirations and Driver Statuses accurately and timely
Help Safety and Maintenance departments with safe equipment
Utilize Trip Alert to quickly evaluate "red flag" situations
Comply with company policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations
Additional duties as assigned
Requirements
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.):
Knowledgeable of the Transportation, Operations, and/or Logistics industries
Ability to resolve conflict and problems diplomatically
Ability to handle criticism positively without emotion
Knowledge of TMW Office Suite
BENEFITS:
Competitive Pay
Opportunity for career advancement
Generous Vacation / Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401K with company match from day 1
Medical, Dental, Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
This Position Description is not intended to guarantee, and does not guarantee, ongoing employment or employment for a definite term, either in this position or with the Company. Absent an enforceable written contract to the contrary, and to the fullest extent allowed by federal, state and local law, an employee's employment relationship with the Company is at-will.
Venture Logistics