• Driver Manager - Heavy Haul

    Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. (St. Cloud, MN)


    Driver Manager - Heavy Haul

     

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    Department: Operations and Fleet Management

     

    Posted: 7/9/2025

     

    Location Name: ATS Corporate - St. Cloud, MN

     

    Wage Max: 87,500.00 Annual

     

    Wage Min: 62,500.00 Annual

     

    Position Type: Backfill

     

    Shift: Standard

     

    As a Heavy Haul Driver Manager, you are the driving force behind the success and profitability of your fleet. You lead with purpose in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, guiding a fleet of professional drivers through the ever-evolving demands of the transportation industry.

     

    In this role you will cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with your drivers while delivering on key performance metrics—including safety, service, training, retention, and operational excellence. You will champion a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, aligning daily operations with the company's quality, utilization, and profitability goals.

     

    Incentive laden position with the opportunity to make $110,000 or more annually!

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Build Strong Remote Relationships:Foster meaningful, trust-based connections with your fleet of drivers—no matter the distance—by delivering exceptional service and consistent support.

    + Lead, Train & Develop:Guide your fleet to success by providing ongoing training, coaching, and performance management aligned with ATS and departmental objectives.

    + Collaborate Cross-Functionally:Partner with HR and Safety teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting of medical concerns, leave requests, and compliance matters.

    + Drive Continuous Improvement:Conduct root-cause analyses when issues arise, implement corrective actions, and proactively address performance challenges to prevent recurrence.

    + Enhance Driver Retention:Meet or exceed turnover goals by balancing professional expectations with personal support, creating a positive and productive driver experience.

    + Own the Load Lifecycle:Take full ownership of each load—from dispatch to delivery—by proactively communicating with internal teams and resolving issues that could impact service or driver satisfaction.

    + Optimize Driver Performance:Ensure drivers are fully prepared for each haul, including proper equipment, log hours, and scheduling. Actively manage ETAs and PTAs to maximize efficiency.

    + Solve Complex Logistics Challenges:Troubleshoot loading/unloading issues and navigate regulatory requirements such as OD rules, border crossings, port protocols, and customer-specific qualifications.

    + Champion Safety Culture:Lead by example in promoting ATS's safety standards. Educate drivers on best practices, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and minimize incidents through proactive engagement.

    + Identify & Mitigate Hazards:Monitor your fleet for potential safety risks and lead assessments or interventions as needed to maintain a safe and compliant operation.

     

    Qualifications & Preferred Experience

     

    + Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field, or 2–3 years of relevant training and/or equivalent experience in a customer-focused environment.

    + Prior experience in the transportation industry is a plus but not required—we're ready to train the right candidate.

    + Leadership experience, including supervisory or management roles, is preferred but not mandatory.

     

    Compensation & Benefits

     

    + Total cash compensation range of this position is $76,000 to $101,000 including a base salary range of $62,500 to $87,500 and nine-month training incentive of $13,500. Base salary offered is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications, and geographic location as compared to others doing substantially similar work. In addition to the base salary, employees may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which can vary depending on individual and/or company performance.

    + Anderson Trucking Service is committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Employees will have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401k retirement savings plan effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, we provide paid holidays, paid time off, access to professional development opportunities, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources to our employees. Our goal is to ensure that all employees have the support and resources they need to thrive both professionally and personally.

     

    EEO and Affirmative Action Statement

     

    It is the policy of theATSto provide for and promote equal employment opportunity in employment compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, Vietnam Era Veteran status, genetic predisposition, or carrier status.

     

    TheATSdesignated person for issues concerning Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity isDirector of Human Resources at 320-255-7400.

     

    ATSis committed to assuring equal employment opportunity and equal access to services, programs and activities for individuals with disabilities. It is the policy of theATSto provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified individual with a disability to enable such individual to perform the essential functions of the position for which he/she is applying or in which he/she is employed.

     

    The policy applies to all employment practices and actions. It includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, job application process, examination and testing, hiring, training, disciplinary actions, rate of pay or other compensation, advancement, classification, transfer, reassignment and promotions.