Driver Manager / Fleet Manager - Dispatch

About AFC

At AFC, you're a name, not a number. We're a family-owned, women-owned transportation and logistics company running a nationwide asset fleet of 200+ flatbed and reefer trucks plus a brokerage division. Our Gary, IN terminal is home to our driver success, safety, and recruiting teams. We're growing fast, we promote from within, and our leadership knows your name.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Dispatcher, Driver Manager, or Fleet Manager to own a board of OTR flatbed or reefer drivers. Most of our drivers are lease purchase and owner operators, so this role is about relationships, not force dispatch. Our load planning team sends you available freight, and you work with your drivers to get them on the right loads, keep them moving, and keep them earning.

You'll start with a board of 20 to 25 trucks, with room to grow your fleet as you prove yourself.

What You'll Do

• Manage a dedicated board of OTR flatbed or reefer drivers as their main point of contact
• Present load options from our planning team and get drivers to commit to customer freight
• Run daily board checks to keep drivers moving, on time, and hitting revenue and mileage goals
• Monitor hours of service (HOS) and plan loads around the 11, 14, and 70-hour rules
• Review Samsara safety alerts (following distance, speeding, idling) and coach drivers
• Plan home time and keep the promises you make
• Schedule PMs and work with maintenance to get trucks repaired fast
• Coach underperformance with data, document it, and escalate when needed
• Spot at-risk drivers early and lead retention conversations
• Help drivers understand their settlements and pay

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience as a Dispatcher, Driver Manager, Fleet Manager, or Fleet Operations Manager at an asset-based carrier
• Experience managing a board of 20+ drivers (OTR strongly preferred)
• Working knowledge of HOS rules and DOT compliance
• Calm, clear phone skills, including difficult conversations
• Ability to negotiate with drivers and get buy-in without forcing dispatch
• Comfort with a TMS and ELD/telematics systems

Nice to Have

• Flatbed (securement, tarping) or reefer (temperature-controlled) experience
• Experience with lease purchase or owner operator programs
• McLeod and Samsara experience
• Former CDL driver
• Understanding of driver settlements

What You Get

• Base pay of $60K to $74K
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after 60 days, plus a 401(k) plan (eligibility per plan terms)
• 80 hours of PTO per year, accrued each pay period and usable after 60 days
• Weekly pay
• Monday through Friday daytime schedule, with no after-hours shifts
• Hands-on training on-site at our Gary terminal
• A clear path to grow, with leaders who know your name

Where You'll Work

Gary, IN terminal,6801 Melton RD.  In office 5 days a week.

Our Process

A phone screen with People & Talent, a short Predictive Index assessment, an interview with the hiring manager, and an operations interview with a short, realistic call-queue exercise. We provide reasonable accommodations at every step; just ask People & Talent.

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AFC Transport is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. This description is not a contract of employment; employment with AFC is at-will. Duties may change based on business needs.