Driver Manager

Work set-up: 
Hybrid
Salary: 
75 - 154K yearly
Work from: 
Oakland (US), Oakland (US)

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TCI Transportation
501 - 1000 Employees
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Job description

🚛 Join a Team That Drives With Purpose

TCI is Hiring: DRIVER MANAGER | Starting at $75K + Incentives

Family-owned since 1978, TCI is built on trust, hard work, and heart. We're growing fast — and we’re looking for a motivated, people-first Driver Manager who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment and genuinely cares about supporting drivers and delivering great service.

🔹 Why Work With TCI?

Because we put people before freight. That means supporting our drivers like family and keeping promises to customers. You’ll be the go-to problem-solver, coach, and logistics expert for your region.

📍 LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY | 2am/Twilight Shift (Mon–Fri)
💵 Base Salary: $75K + Incentives | Weekly Pay

🚀 Your Mission:

  • Manage and support a dedicated fleet of drivers

  • Maximize fleet efficiency, productivity, and safety (DOT, OSHA)

  • Deliver top-tier service to customers and drivers alike

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly and strategically

  • Lead with integrity, empathy, and accountability

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Manage and track operational and personnel goals; develop and utilize KPIs

  • Conduct weekly and monthly KPI and EOM reporting with actionable follow-up

  • Build strong customer relationships through regular meetings and communication

  • Support Regional Manager in executing regional operational goals

  • Recruit, onboard, train, and manage drivers aligned with TCI’s core values

  • Uphold safety standards and exceed compliance benchmarks (80%+ audit score)

  • Maintain DOT/FMCSA/local regulation compliance

  • Oversee P&L, financial planning, and operational cost control (e.g., labor, equipment, fuel)

  • Promote and ensure proper use of TCI technology: Samsara (ELDs & Cameras), Tenstreet, McLeod, and customer portals

  • Maintain consistent, in-person presence at the worksite for collaboration and oversight

  • Regularly exercise discretion, strategic thinking, and independent judgment

What We’re Looking For:

  • 2+ years in logistics or driver/fleet management

  • Operational experience with proven results

  • Excellent communicator and confident decision-maker

  • Calm under pressure and proactive problem-solver

  • Strong knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and safety compliance

🎁 TCI Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision + Employer-Paid Life Insurance

  • 401(k) + Company Match

  • Holiday Pay + Weekly Direct Deposit

  • Cell Phone Data Reimbursement

  • Employee Discount Programs


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