Delivery Driver Manager Jobs in Watkins, MN (NOW HIRING)

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.

If you thrive in a performance-driven environment where effort = reward, you'll feel right at home here with the Driver Manager position's incentive opportunity, annual earning potential up to $110,000+ while supporting safe, efficient fleet performance!

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 $110,000+ 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.

This organization participates in E-Verify.
We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm your authorization, you will be given written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action is taken against you, including termination of employment.
Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to discriminate based on citizenship status or national origin.
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