Fleet / Maintenance Driver (Driver Lead)

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: **JOB SUMMARY:** The**Lead Driver**is responsible for the overall operations of our facility in**Seneca KS**, to ensures the timely movement of all products, maintaining the fleet condition, and managing the staff. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** - Provide oversight and follow-up on all daily work assignments for assigned driver staff and ensure that the necessary resources are available to accomplish excellent customer service in compliance with Company standards and agreements. - Ensure compliance with DOT rules and regulations. - Manage call-ins for the designated geographical area and follow through to an acceptable resolution. - Performs routine route maintenance for accounts within the designated service area and works closely with area routers to improve service and efficiencies. - Responsible for scheduling activities for the drivers assigned to the designated geographical area, coordinating for backup personnel, will be required to run routes. - Ensure that all required or additional driver's training is accomplished within the established time parameters. - Will be responsible for truck repairs. - Responsible for safety and compliance for drivers assigned to the designated geographical area. - All units operating properly. - Excellent equipment uses and utilization. - Ensure drivers operate in compliance with all Federal, State, Local, and Company regulations/policies and procedures. - Conduct of accident investigations, reporting, follow-up, and discipline, if necessary, in accordance with Company policy. - Maintain / monitor reports and data entry related areas to ensure performance of assigned driver staff is meeting established Company expectations. - Keep management advised of all performance related issues and recommend solutions. - Daily supervision of designated employees to include routine coaching and counseling. - To be effective, communicate both internally with management, employees, supporting staff, and external customers. - Expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Created: 2025-08-25