Driver Manager - Houston, United States - Hermann Forwarding

Hermann Forwarding

Verified Company

Houston, United States

1 day ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

About Us:
Founded in 1927,
Hermann Services, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company based in Monmouth Junction, NJ. We serve as a comprehensive resource for all transportation and warehousing needs in the Eastern and Southwest US. Hermann maintains an integrated network of asset-based and 3PL logistics systems nationwide supported by state-of-the-art technologies.

Our large, "smart" fleet of EOD-equipped, energy efficient transportation equipment can handle any type of load from same-day deliveries to long-haul truckload services and port drayage.

With roughly 2 million square feet of warehouse space, Hermann Warehouse Corporation operates six warehouses in New Jersey, Delaware, and Texas to address storage and supply chain needs.

We specialize in handling a diverse array of food, industrial and consumer products - ranging from AIB Food Grade to Hazmat storage, with capabilities to provide cross-docking, transloading, container drayage, and much more.

Our Hermann Cares arm of the company is involved in multiple charitable events during the year. Some of our partnerships include Toys for Tots, Wreaths Across America, and Project Protect Our Children. We love supporting organizations dear to us and coming out to events just like this. Proud to be 2023 New Jersey Best Places to Work.

We are seeking a Driver Manager for our
Houston, TX location.

The
Driver Manager will be responsible for training and assessing drivers and their qualifications as per local, state, and federal laws.

The
Driver Manager shall coordinate with drivers, staff, and management to hold meetings to resolve issues, AND develop amiable genuine and supportive relations with drivers in a professional manner and collaborate with other departments to provide the tools and work environment necessary for all employees to excel at their respective positions

Responsibilities:

1) Maintain and practice use of the knowledge of/to:
a) The principles and methods for moving goods including the relative costs and benefits
b) Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services, including the customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. c) Coordinate with drivers to ensure timely pickup and delivery
d) Arrange for periodic maintenance of equipment as necessary
e) Maintain costs and profits within budget
f) Keep track of driver hours and miles in coordination with Load Planners to achieve maximum productivity
g) Aid in cost cutting through initiatives
h) Monitor performance as it relates to driver incidents, equipment failure, vehicle breakdowns, and other potential service disruptions.

2) Maintain Service Rates in accordance with Company Expectations:

a)

On-Time Service Rate: 99.0%

b) Ensure drivers observe all safety regulations and all training methods are adequate and effective.
c) Ensure dispatch protocols are compliant with both client and company policies and procedures.

d) Demonstrate proficiency and compliance with the use of administrative procedures and systems such as:

Transportation Management System (Dispatching, order processing, etc. in TMS) policies & procedures
Satellite tracking & communications Software

3) Plan, organize and manage the workload to include:
a) Daily driver communication
b) Dispatch drivers on previous, current, and future assignments
c) Updating TMS orders
d) Providing ETA on pickups and deliveries
e) Tracking and Tracing
f) Responsible for rail billing, tracking and tracing shipments, and communicating with customers and dray partners for our Intermodal business
g) Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Degree in business or related field preferred
Proficient in Excel & Word
Familiar with CDL, DOT, and HOS standards
Familiar with Federal, State, and local transportation and intermodal regulations
Minimum of 3 years' experience in the transportation industry preferred

Benefits: