Updike Distribution Logistics, LLC

Driver Manager

Updike Distribution Logistics, LLC  •  Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

The Driver Manager is responsible for the safe and productive utilization of our equipment by assisting and managing the efforts our drivers.

  • Prepare driver schedules for local and long-distance transports
  • Assign load to equipment and driver in a manner to ensure on-time pick-up and delivery and to meet the customer requirements
  • Review customer orders and determine proper routing, equipment, and manpower requirements
  • Supervise drivers
  • Ensure the most efficient freight movement and cost-effective service
  • Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and safety regulations
  • Complete incident/accident reports as required
  • Resolve transportation issues with urgency and professionalism
  • Organize and maintain all paperwork, data files, and reports
  • Must have experience in dispatching for a trucking company
  • Must have knowledge of the local area
  • Must have basic knowledge of DOT laws and requirements
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and problem solve

Knowledge of DOT laws and requirements is preferred.

High school diploma required

Must have 2-3 years dispatch/driver manager experience in a fast-paced environment

Must have at least 1-2 years of supervisory experience

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools, controls and office equipment. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be in an open office environment. Candidate must be able to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Updike Distribution Logistics, LLC

About Updike Distribution Logistics, LLC

Updike Distribution Logistics (UDL) is an asset-based, third party logistics (3PL) company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. UDL specializes in providing warehousing and transportation services, with facilities throughout the southwestern United States and its own fleet of regional and dedicated equipment.

At Updike Distribution Logistics, we provide innovative, cost-effective solutions across virtually all realms of the supply chain spectrum. While many so-called 3PL companies do one thing well, we have the unique capability to offer a full array of integrated, in-house logistics solutions, and we have the demonstrated skills to perform.

Whether it involves public or contract warehousing, direct-to-store or direct-to-consumer order fulfillment, dedicated or line-haul transportation, and even residential delivery services, you can count on the professionals at Updike Distribution. And, you can expect us to execute with a fundamental focus on efficiency and value, utilizing the principles of integrity and responsibility, in all that we do. Because at the end of the day, we exist to merely be an extension of our customers; and, as your entrusted partner, we stand resolute in achieving total success together.

Industry
Warehousing & Storage
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
Year Founded
2008
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