CDL-A Night Shift Driver-Manager (FedEx)

About Us: Egen Simon Enterprises is a proud FedEx Line Haul contractor with rapid growth in the Upstate NY region (5x over the past 2 years). Recent expansion has led to a need for a driver manager to lead our team in the Syracuse market. Title: Driver Manager Purpose: The driver manager role serves as a critical bridge between senior management and frontline employees. It provides local support for drivers, interfaces with terminal management, facilitates movement of trucks, coordinates maintenance, and serves as a backstop in the event of a driver shortage. Specifically, the role splits time between three core areas of responsibility: Driving activities (50%): Dispatch as needed to ensure full coverage of station/Shift routes. (2-3x per week expected) Drop off and recover trucks to and from shops for maintenance Reposition trucks as directed to ensure proper fleet alignment Maintain active driver status with FedEx ground. Management, Staffing, and Personnel Activities (35%): Review weather for local routes and alert drivers/station management as appropriate. Conduct in person interviews as needed. Conduct road tests, doubles, onboarding, and remedial training as necessary. Assist new hires with getting badged, STA paperwork, and follow up. Serve as the local face of Egen Simon Enterprises with terminal, candidates, and drivers, including appearing at local Job Fairs during hiring pushes. Manage driver schedules and URR for assigned area Maintenance Activities (15%): Perform weekly detailed inspections on all vehicles and refer any issues found to mechanics Coordinate maintenance activities with local shops and fleet management. Prepare trucks for service, decommission trucks at end of life. Ensure all trucks are properly lubricated and maintain supplies of consumables (grease 5th wheels, Antigel, washer fluid, oil, etc.) Ensure all paperwork in trucks is appropriate and up to date and QVIs are completed on schedule. * The ideal candidate would have experience with the FedEx ecosystem and training other drivers. Requirments: 5 years experience experience as a trainer or safety leader Clean MVR Ability to qualify with FedEx Doubles/Tripples Endorsement with experience. Winter Driving Experience Management experience a plus. Pay: $1,800.00 - $2,100.00 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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