Driver Manager - (Shorewood, IL)

The Driver Manager is responsible for leading transportation and driver operations while ensuring full compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and safety standards. This role oversees company-owned and leased equipment, driver performance, yard and terminal operations, and coordination with internal and external partners to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective delivery of goods. The Driver Manager plays a critical role in maintaining regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and a high-performing driver workforce.

What You’ll Bring to Bob’s

At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we value the skills, experience, and leadership capabilities that drive results. Success in this role is based on strong regulatory knowledge, operational decision-making, leadership, and collaboration across teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment and enjoy balancing compliance with operational excellence, this role is for you.

Key Skills for Success

Core Competencies & Expertise

• DOT & Regulatory Compliance
  • Deep working knowledge of DOT rules, Hours of Service (HOS), and transportation regulations
  • Ability to ensure continuous driver, equipment, and operational compliance
  • Experience managing audits, compliance issues, and corrective action plans
• Transportation & Fleet Operations
  • Ability to evaluate fleet needs, equipment condition, and operational trends
  • Experience coordinating maintenance for company-owned equipment and leased assets
  • Knowledge of trucking terminal operations, dispatching concepts, and yard management
• Logistics & Scheduling
  • Skill in route planning, scheduling, and managing vehicle movement across locations
  • Ability to meet shipping timelines and delivery requirements
  • Coordination of inter-store transfer (IST) schedules with shipping and store operations
• Vendor & Partner Management
  • Ability to coordinate with third-party vendors to ensure equipment availability and service levels
  • Experience managing outsourced lease and maintenance obligations
• People Leadership & Workforce Management
  • Ability to recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and develop drivers
  • Experience handling performance management, promotions, and corrective actions
  • Knowledge of payroll processing, employee reviews, and labor-related matters
• Operational Efficiency & Cost Management
  • Ability to manage transportation costs while maintaining service quality
  • Experience improving logistics efficiency and operational workflows
• Technology & Systems Proficiency
  • Proficiency with MS Office and transportation-related systems
  • Experience using ELD systems, video safety software, and other fleet management tools

Preferred Competencies & Skills

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in time-sensitive situations
• Effective communication and collaboration across operations, shipping, and store teams
• Ability to interpret data and trends to improve fleet performance
• Leadership presence with a safety-first mindset

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience
  • (10+ years of CDL or transportation experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• Previous supervisory or management experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet operations
• Demonstrated knowledge of DOT HOS rules and transportation regulations
• Working knowledge of geographic service areas and route planning
• Understanding of labor laws and company policy compliance

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a transportation and yard environment
• May require walking yards, inspecting equipment, and interacting with drivers and vendors

Who We Are

At Bob’s, we have fun, we love what we do, and we’re growing fast! As one of the leading omni-channel furniture retailers in the country with over 200 stores, we’re committed to skills-based hiring, diverse perspectives, and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Expected Base Pay Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc. Opportunities:

$75,000 - $90,000 annual salary (Based on experience) + bonus potential

It is policy of Bob’s Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.

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