About this opportunity
Bonnavilla lists this Driver Business Leader/Advisor opportunity in grand island, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Chief Carriers, 2405 S North Rd, Grand Island, NE 68803, USA
Provides operational leadership to an assigned group of drivers to ensure the needs of all Chief Carriers stakeholders are met. Will ensure safe and timely delivery of freight while creating an outstanding work environment for our professional drivers by providing consistent miles, fair home time and a predictable weekly paycheck.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Business Performance Ensure drivers have consistent miles week to week
Monitor HOS use to help maximize driver productivity and earnings potential
Pre‑plan inbound drivers at least 24 hours in advance of arrival to terminal
Assist in scheduling preventative maintenance on equipment to minimize down time
Offer the driver load options when available. Assign loads when necessary to maximize productivity of assets and meet customer needs.
Authorize driver layover pay, breakdown pay, mini pay along with any accessorial pay due
Create and sustain an outstanding professional work environment for our drivers
Pre‑plan, schedule and monitor regular driver home time, vacations and holidays
Monitor weekly gross/net pay of driver to ensure accuracy and driver minimum needs are being met consistently
Treat drivers as our most valuable asset…because they are. Work to resolve issues in the best interest of Chief and our people.
Create a safe work environment for the driver and their family
Safety/Customer Service Responsible for keeping drivers compliant and safe. Uphold all company policies and DOT regulations
Responsible for on‑time performance of assigned fleet of trucks
Identify potential delivery problems early and communicate with all internal and external customers on best ETA or solution to issue
Driver Development/Coaching Coach drivers where needed in key areas of performance such as productivity, time management and communication. Each driver should feel as if they are running a small business and their decisions should reflect that.
Identify driver career goals and formulate a plan to help them reach them
Help cultivate ambitious or interested drivers into owner‑operator program
Conduct monthly/quarterly/annual driver performance reviews
Give driver regular feedback and praise on performance
Education:
High School Diploma, or GED, required.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities: The Driver Business Leader is considered a driver’s supervisor and should be prepared to conduct periodic performance reviews with the driver and performance coaching sessions as needed.
The Company:
Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.
A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Carriers is an irregular‑route common and contract motor carrier. Customers depend on Chief Carriers to transport goods to 48 contiguous states because they know we provide quick response, accurate ETA’s, greater cargo security, logistics planning, and electronic data interchange support.
This full‑time position is eligible for full company benefits, including
Paid vacation/time off
Company‑paid life insurance
Company‑paid short‑term disability benefits
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Financial wellness coaching
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays (8)
Education assistance
And much more.
Qualifications
Skills
Behaviors
Motivations
Education
Experience
Required
Previous management or coaching experience
Preferred
Team and relationship building skills
Sense of urgency and decision‑making skills
Proactive and solutions‑driven
Results driven, analytical and enjoys working in a busy environment
Excellent listening, customer service relations and communication skills
Licenses & Certifications
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Worksite address
grand island, NE, 68803, US
Who can apply
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