Knight Transportation: Driver Development Manager K

Work with the Industry Leader!As the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier, we are driven to innovate the transportation industry.

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We are committed to a culture of high expectations and exceptiAonal performance.

At Knight, we hire good teammates who share our values, unselfishly take personal accountability for results, and bring innovative ideas to the table.

Our people are passionate about continual learning, display honesty and mutual respect, and give their best every day.

Join our Knight Family as we offer results-driven people a place to make a difference in a stable and maturing industry.Job Responsibilities: What you will doProvide high level analytical support to Terminal Managers, focusing on on-going driver development initiatives that support safety and retention goals.Proactively work to build relationships with Driving Associates, support and recognize excellent performance while assisting team in achieving the organization’s objectives.Develop strategies and sponsor key initiatives to foster a culture of positive driver support and improve driver retention.

May assist in the onboarding of new drivers.Evaluate Driver satisfaction, retention and turnover; provide necessary toolsto effectively perform position responsibilities to assist in increasing Driver retention and reducing overall turnover.Perform regular assessments to ensure consistent improvement on metrics that impact driver safety and retention.Review various reporting on driver safety, and directs activities to effect positive safety outcomes while actively coaching Driving Associates to ensure that the terminal meets company safety expectations.Promotes good relations with internal and external customers by coaching and supporting employees on how to find the best solution to safety problems.Gather, organize, and analyze information on breakdowns and procedures, and develop solutions to facilitate on-time completion of equipment services within the shop.Counsel driving associates on high risk behaviors including items on risk analysis scoring.

Consult and recommend corrective action; up to and including whether to terminate driver’s employment.Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization’s objectives.Qualifications: What you need to bringFour years’ experience in operations field and/or safety in trucking industry required.Previous experience as a truck driver preferred.Previous experience in transportation industry preferred.Associates degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.Must possess great collaborative skills and demonstrated development of strong interpersonal relationships.Must be able to motivate, develop, and influence others.Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially excel.What we offer: Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience.Potential bonus pay based on company performance.Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:401(K)Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life InsurancePaid Time OffEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTuition ReimbursementThe Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.