Dedicated Driver Manager

Description

Work with the Industry Leader!

As the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier, we are driven to innovate the transportation industry. Knight is a career destination for passionate and talented people seeking growth and opportunity with an industry leader.
What do we live by? The answer is simple…OUR PEOPLE! Knight Transportation is powered by people. We are committed to a culture of high expectations and exceptional performance. At Knight, we hire good teammates who share our values, unselfishly take personal accountability for results, and bring innovative ideas to the table. Our people are passionate about continual learning, display honesty and mutual respect, and give their best every day.

Join our Knight Family as we offer results-driven people a place to make a difference in a stable and maturing industry.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Complete ownership of the dedicated fleet, fully accountable for the profitability of the fleet, primary customer contact, and day to day operations.

• Communicate effectively and professionally with assigned customer personnel on all levels while developing solid relationships to enhance growth.
• Coordinate with assigned customers operations teams and third party organization's to effectively book and manage backhauls.
• Facilitate operations and increase efficiency while incorporating customer's in-house processes and systems.
• Perform planning, driver management and customer service functions as needed.
• Coordinate across multiple facilities and personnel to ensure 24/7 customer satisfaction is achieved.
• Coordinate and maintain regularly scheduled trailer and tractor maintenance including DOT and PM services as well as Skybitz provisions.
• Ensure on time delivery and monitor and trace loads so that follow up can be made to customers regarding late pickups and/or deliveries.
• Ensure billing, Electronic Data Exchange (EDI), and statistical information is submitted timely and accurately.
• Drive profitability for KNX by highlighting opportunities and engaging KNX Dedicated Operations to continuously improve solutions.
• Develop a personal and professional relationship with each Driving Associate that leads to exceptional safety, service, equipment care, fuel performance and retention.
• Ensure payroll accuracy for assigned drivers.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

• 2+ years' in Operations and/or Planning and/or Customer Accounts in the transportation and/or retail industry required.
• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• Must be able to work under stress while remaining professional at all times.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to present information clearly and concisely.
• Must be customer focused.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills.
• Must possess strong MS Office skills.

Pay Range: $58,000.00 - $62,000.00 Annual

What we offer:

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
  • 401(K)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. The Company does not sponsor employment visas.