Driver Leader

Job DescriptionMeiborg Mission: Our team of drivers and support staff consistently deliver on commitments and our actions are always productive and safe.About Meiborg:As an industry leading logistics company, Meiborg provides safe and reliable transportation services to a diverse group of customers throughout the United States. With a reputation for providing only the best in transportation and warehousing, our professional customer support staff deliver the highest levels of efficiency and performance for our customers.Position Purpose:The Driver Leader plays a critical role in ensuring operational efficiency, driver success, and company profitability. This position acts as the primary liaison between drivers and operations, ensuring that all drivers meet performance expectations aligned with the company’s goals of decreasing costs and increasing efficiency. Strong relationship-building with drivers is key to improving retention, productivity, and overall operational success.Job Type: Full-timeJob Location: Rockford, IllinoisPay: Based on education, experience, and credentialsBenefits: Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx PTO benefits 401k with company match Company paid Chiropractic Short Term Disability Life InsuranceJob Requirements: Minimum 3-year experience in a related field. High School diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in transportation or logistics is preferred.Key Responsibilities:Operational Efficiency & Performance Management Drive company revenue per truck goal of $5,700 per week while maintaining an average of 2,650 miles per week per driver. Monitor and ensure compliance with MPG goals (7.5 MPG) and idle time below 60 hours per week. Oversee drivers' workload to ensure 5-6 loads are delivered per week with exceptional service quality. Ensure drivers return promptly from home time to maximize mileage and revenue. Track driver ETA updates and route optimization to minimize costs and maximize efficiency.Driver Accountability & Coaching Hold drivers accountable to company standards, ensuring on-time pickups and deliveries. Coach drivers on Motive usage, efficient trip planning, and timely home time requests. Ensure drivers route trucks and trailers for wet services and DOT inspections in a timely manner. Reinforce daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain trailer and equipment efficiency. Enforce submission of Proof of Delivery (POD) upon load completion before leaving the receiver. Track and follow up on accesorials for customer and broker loads to ensure payment is received. Encourage drivers to be problem-solvers, proactively addressing and reporting equipment issues.Communication & Collaboration Foster clear and concise communication between drivers, dispatch, and cross-functional departments including Payroll, Safety, Planning, Customer Service, and Recruiting. Ensure seamless coordination with night and weekend dispatch to keep drivers rolling and minimize downtime. Maintain accurate driver mapping to track available hours, ETAs, home time, and maintenance scheduling. Set clear expectations for drivers regarding pickup and delivery instructions to eliminate confusion and delays. Work closely with Planning and Customer Service to align driver availability with load assignments to minimize deadhead miles and maximize loaded miles.Essential Responsibilities: Effectively communicating to drivers via phone, email, and text. Dispatch drivers to complete deliveries. Plan delivery routes. Review driver logs. Cultivate strong relationships with drivers and customers to reduce the stress that comes with last-minute schedule changes. Plans, schedules, and assigns driver dispatch. Coordinate schedule in the most effective manner. Keep clear and accurate records. Understand, interpret, and apply rules and written directions. Ensure positive driver experience through coaching and communication. Other duties as assigned.Company Impact:The Driver Leader at Meiborg is integral to achieving the company’s mission of decreasing costs and increasing efficiency. By coaching drivers, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and improving communication, this role directly contributes to the company’s financial and operational success. Managing driver expectations and ensuring proactive problem-solving helps maintain high service levels while maximizing revenue and minimizing unnecessary costs.Qualifications/Skills: At least one year of transportation experience. Ability to work in a team environment in high pressure situations. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to solve problems. Excellent communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills.Job Type: Full-timePay: Based on education, experience, and credentialsBenefits: Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx PTO benefits 401k with company match Company paid Chiropractic Short Term Disability Life InsuranceJob Location: Rockford, IllinoisCompany DescriptionAs an industry leading logistics company, Meiborg provides safe and reliable transportation services to a diverse group of customers throughout the United States. With a reputation for providing only the best in transportation and warehousing, our professional customer support staff deliver the highest levels of efficiency and performance for our customers. At Meiborg, we’re committed to being the best transportation partner for our customers, employees, and vendors. We pride ourselves on consistently delivering on our commitments through safe, productive, and efficient operations. We live by our values: Accountability, Empathy, Performance, Creativity, Integrity, and Safety.As an industry leading logistics company, Meiborg provides safe and reliable transportation services to a diverse group of customers throughout the United States. With a reputation for providing only the best in transportation and warehousing, our professional customer support staff deliver the highest levels of efficiency and performance for our customers. At Meiborg, we’re committed to being the best transportation partner for our customers, employees, and vendors. We pride ourselves on consistently delivering on our commitments through safe, productive, and efficient operations. We live by our values: Accountability, Empathy, Performance, Creativity, Integrity, and Safety.