Driver Manager

About the Role

Temco Logistics, a subsidiary of The Home Depot, is hiring a Driver Manager in Oildale, CA to lead operations and driver teams in a white-glove appliance delivery environment. This leadership position focuses on transportation operations, compliance oversight, and ensuring exceptional service delivery in the final-mile appliance installation space. You'll manage scheduling, DOT compliance, and driver performance while maintaining Temco's brand standards.

What You'll Do

• Monitor on-road operations and support drivers with calls, exceptions, and issue resolution
• Prepare manifests, review routing for optimization and DOT compliance, and coordinate changes with the MDO team
• Train and onboard new customer service staff and drivers
• Build office and driver schedules and ensure hours adherence
• Review payroll accuracy and partner with Driver Managers on route adjustments
• Manage check-in compliance and daily exception processing (MARS, reschedules, cancellations)
• Oversee DOT compliance and safety standards for drivers and equipment
• Conduct on-road observations and Safe Work Habits Assessments
• Lead and support drivers daily to ensure readiness and success
• Monitor performance metrics and coach drivers for improvement
• Investigate freight and Sedgewick claims
• Partner with operations to optimize routes and maintain fairness
• Support inbound/outbound processes in 3PL locations
• Drive a culture of professionalism and customer satisfaction

What You'll Need

• Home appliance installation knowledge or mechanical aptitude with ability to learn the installation process
• Transportation operations knowledge including routing, scheduling, DOT and safety compliance
• Hands-on leadership experience with ability to fill in during absences or busy seasons
• Valid DOT medical card (required and must be maintained)
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and safety compliance
• Excellent training and onboarding abilities for drivers
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience with transportation management systems and compliance tools

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $75,000–$85,000 annually. Full-time position.