Advocate Driver Manager at Covenant Transport in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Job Description:

Advocate Driver Managers are the lifeline of our most valuable assets, our professional drivers. They are responsible for assisting in a variety of driver needs but also managing and directing the work of professional drivers. Advocate Driver Managers are required to take actions or make recommendations with respect to discipline, terminations, and other changes of a driver’s employment status. This role is pivotal in driving the performance and professionalism of our fleet, ensuring drivers meet and exceed operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage all driver interactions, coaching and documenting any issues.
• Be available for efficient communication with drivers, and in-house personnel.
• Ensure understanding of load requirements on orders that require a Verbal dispatch.
• Track breakdowns and PM services for tractors assigned to their fleet.
• Communicate and facilitate DOT required random drug tests.
• Create a culture a of safety by keeping a safety-first attitude.
• Accurately audit payroll and accessorial for drivers.
• Communicate and establish expectations for performance, conduct, and safety, and provide ongoing feedback for the professional driver.
• Maintain accurate, swift information in all programs.
• Compile and submit assigned reports and attend all meetings as required.
• Follow established procedures and best practices to ensure consistency and quality.
• Provide Training and Participate in Cross Training to ensure account coverage is maintained at a acceptable level at all times.
• Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of Covenant Transport Services.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills including the ability to deescalate
• Patient and Agile
• Excellent Time Management Skills
• Efficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to organize well and handle multiple projects required
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or similar field required. 1 year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of education required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience required
• Previous transportation industry experience required

Competitive Compensation

Covenant’s compensation philosophy’s intent is to use a competitive total compensation strategy to determine the current market value of a position while also considering individual factors such as performance in current position, time in seat of current position, experience, level of responsibility/accountability, and longevity with the company. The system will be objective and non-discriminatory.

Pay Range: $45,007.59-$169,574.81

Pay Grade: 7

401(k) match, Serious Health Condition PayFull Health Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Short & Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Life InsurancePaid Time Off & Holidays

Cultural Perks

Casual Dress, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Adoption Assistance and Employee Assistance Program

Covenant Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/Disability/Veteran

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

PI255450175

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