Driver Manager

We are looking for an influential leader to motivate and guide a team of drivers. You will be managing a critical piece of business. You will focus on exceeding the goals of on-time service, MPG results, and retention. You will create a team atmosphere where members feel valued. You will break through any barriers to build a solid partnership with the customer.  This role is located onsite in our Jacksonville, Florida office.

As a Driver Manager, you will: 

• Responsible for direct supervision of drivers, routes and service to ensure highest quality of customer service and safety. 


• Build strong relationships with your driver team through integrity and accountability


• Safely dispatch drivers and freight in accordance with company policy and federal guidelines. 


• Conduct regular coaching on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to include safety, performance and equipment maintenance. 


• Assist the planners in reworking freight and manage the change communication. 


• Respond to internal and external customer needs by answering emails, phone calls, tracking freight, and load recovery to service our customer. 


• Coach your driver team to success and safety compliance.


• Think critically in an ever-changing industry. 


• Be responsible for driver team retention. 


• Partner with drivers, planners and customer service to meet customer and service expectations. 


• Approve driver pay and driver bill of lading (BOL) submission. 


• Be decisive and provide solutions to driver needs and issues.

Take a look at PTI’s advantages and apply today:  

• Excellent company culture with family-like work environment. (We wouldn’t be who we are today without our employees!)


• Bonus plan eligibility, up to 8% of your salary


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Employer contributions to your Health Savings Account


• Short term disability and long term disability


• 100% company paid life insurance


• 401k Retirement Savings with company match


• Paid Time Off and company paid holidays


• Drive Your Wellbeing Program (third party nurse partner available at no cost to you)


• Financial Counseling Program


• Employee Assistance Program


• Ongoing training and employee development opportunities


• Education Assistance Program for master’s degree. 

A Dedicated Transportation Partner of the Green Bay Packers
At Paper Transport, we’re not just building careers, we’re building community. As a Dedicated Transportation Partner of the Green Bay Packers, we bring the same passion, teamwork, and commitment to excellence on the road as the Packers do on the field. Join a team that’s driving forward with purpose, pride, and a winning spirit.