Location: Onsite in Carnesville, GA
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm
Salary: $45,000 - $52,000 annually based on experience
What work will you perform?
As a Truck Driver Support Representative, you will play a vital role in supporting Landstar’s newly contracted truck drivers (internally called Business Capacity Owners or BCOs). You will help establish clear revenue expectations, resolve operational questions and concerns, and conduct thorough post-orientation follow-ups to ensure ongoing success. You will collaborate closely with BCO Advisors, maintain accurate electronic records, and facilitate effective communication between BCOs, their advisors, CABS (Continued Awareness of Business and Safety) Coordinators, and Landstar Agents. The ideal candidate is a coach/mentor who wants to help others succeed as they grow their Landstar business career. Former drivers, trainers, safety, operations or transportation professionals, including former or current drivers, should consider applying.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Establish revenue expectations and provide solutions to operational questions or concerns.
- Conduct post-orientation follow-ups to assess and support ongoing BCO needs.
- Facilitate communication between new BCOs/Operators, advisors, CABS, and agents; assist with issue resolution.
- Update contractor, tractor, and operator electronic records and maintain accurate documentation.
- Recommend improvements to orientation/CABS programs and serve as backup for Orientation and CABS Coordinators, including classroom instruction, contract renewals, hazmat recertification, and issuing ELDs.
- Educate BCOs on key Landstar tools and resources, including LandstarOnline, Load Alerts, Lane Match, IVR cards, Profit & Loss tools, and business success applications.
- Handle incoming calls and visits, participate in weekly orientation retention calls, and assist with safety meetings (occasionally after business hours).
- Facilitate problem resolution between agents and BCOs and perform Hours-of-Service reviews as needed.
- Support the driver simulator program and assist with special projects or other assignments as required
Minimum Experience and Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year of internal customer service, operations support, and/or transportation experience
Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
- 1 year of coaching or mentoring experience
- 1 year experience working directly with truck drivers, owner-operators, independent contractors, or field-based personnel.
- 1 year experience directly involving DOT regulations, Hours of Service regulations, ELDs, and/or transportation safety practices
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to motivate and engage others
- Knowledge of owner-operator business operations, revenue generation, and profitability concepts.
- Ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced, and occasionally high-pressure environment
- Proficiency in data entry, iSeries 400, internet navigation, and Microsoft Office applications
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong multitasking and time-management abilities; able to work with minimal supervision