Extended Coverage Driver Manager (Saturday-Monday 0700-1900)

Job Description

Job Description

*The schedule for this position will be nights on Saturday-Monday 0700-1900*

Extended Coverage Driver Managers are the lifeline of our professional drivers. They are responsible for assisting in a variety of driver needs but also directly managing and directing the work of professional drivers. Driver Managers are required to take actions or make recommendations that are given significant weight with respect to discipline, terminations, and other changes of a driver’s employment status, often requiring the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to significant business matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage driver interactions along with providing coaching and documenting for any issues
• Communicating availability and ETA’s to planning and customer service
• Accurately updated workflow details to TMW and Service trace
• Confirm driver routing for expirations, maintenance, trade trucks, and manage ETO
• Manage turnover with a balanced approach to solving a driver’s problem and doing what’s right for both the driver and company
• Maintain mileage goals for drivers and trucks
• Be available for efficient communication with drivers, and in-house personnel
• Maintain 15 minutes or less response time with our professional drivers and 30 minutes or less for in-house email communication.
• Track breakdowns tractors assigned to their fleet
• Create a culture of safety by keeping a safety-first attitude
• Ensure a high level of utilization for tractors and drivers.
• Maintain accurate, swift information in all programs
• Ability to manage multiple fleets.
• Monitoring the management of equipment, which includes communicating and following through on maintenance needs of assigned trucks and escalating extended down times to manager
• Managing the ability to locate/secure hotels, busses, and/or Lyfts for drivers when needed. Assisting Safety and professional drivers with Logs and HOS management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication skills including the ability to deescalate.
• Knowledge/continued cross training required for various roles within fleets and fleet assist departments.
• Excellent time management skills
• Efficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to multitask

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma is required.
• Higher education a plus.
• Logistics and Transportation experience preferred.

Competitive Compensation

We believe in rewarding excellence. Our compensation approach balances market-based salary ranges with individual performance, experience, and tenure ensuring your pay is fair, competitive, and aligned with your growth. The posted range reflects the full pay band for the position. The expected pay range below represents where most candidates are hired, based on experience, skills, and internal equity. Candidates with more extensive or highly relevant experience may be considered toward the higher end of the overall pay band.

• Expected Pay Range: $45,008.00-$50,772.80
• Full Pay Range: $45,008.00-$69,575.00
• Pay Grade: 7
• 401(k) Match: Build your future with our generous company match.
• Serious Health Condition Pay: Financial protection when it matters most.

Robust Health & Wellness Benefits

Your well-being is our priority. Our full health benefits package is designed to support every aspect of your health—from preventive care to peace of mind:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Telemedicine Access
• Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance

Time to Recharge

We believe rest fuels results. Our time-off benefits help you maintain balance and bring your best self to work:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Time off to Volunteer

Culture-Driven Perks

We’ve created a workplace culture where people feel empowered, supported, and excited to grow. Our corporate perks are designed to elevate your everyday:

• Casual Dress Code: Dress for your day.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Advance your education with financial support.
• Employee Discount Program: Exclusive savings on everyday essentials and more.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DFSA)
• Adoption Assistance: Meaningful support for growing families.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, 24/7 support for life’s challenges.
• Pet Insurance: To protect your furry family members

Covenant Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Disability/Veteran

VEVRAA Federal Contractor