Overview
Driver Manager Jobs in Leland, NC at Ramar Transportation, Inc
Title: Driver Manager
Company: Ramar Transportation, Inc
Location: Leland, NC
Driver Manager – Global Freight Management (GFM) & Government Projects
Mission First. Drivers Always.
Not everyone is built for this.
Ramar Transportation is not looking for a traditional dispatcher.
We’re looking for an operations professional capable of managing mission-critical freight, leading professional drivers, and coordinating Department of Defense transportation projects where failure is not an option.
This position requires someone who thrives under pressure, communicates clearly, solves problems before they become emergencies, and understands that every decision impacts our drivers, our customers, and our nation’s defense logistics network.
If you’re looking for a typical dispatch position, this isn’t it.
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Your Mission
As Driver Manager for Government Operations, you will oversee our company drivers while managing Global Freight Management (GFM), Department of Defense transportation movements, hazardous materials shipments, and complex transloading projects.
You will become the operational link between customers, military installations, project managers, drivers, ports, and company leadership.
Every day is different.
Every shipment matters.
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Primary Responsibilities
* Manage company drivers and team-driver operations
* Dispatch and monitor DoD, DOE, and hazardous material and sensitive shipments
* Coordinate Global Freight Management (GFM) tender operations
* Execute transportation plans for government and commercial defense projects
* Monitor driver Hours of Service, compliance, and equipment utilization
* Coordinate military installation appointments and port operations
* Communicate with customers, project managers, military personnel, and third-party logistics providers
* Resolve operational issues while maintaining exceptional customer service
* Support transloading, cross-docking, export, and project cargo operations
* Ensure shipments meet all safety, security, and regulatory requirements
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We’re Looking For Someone Who…
* Remains calm when everyone else is stressed
* Thinks three steps ahead
* Takes ownership without being asked
* Makes decisions instead of excuses
* Communicates professionally with drivers and customers
* Leads people rather than simply assigning loads
* Understands that our drivers are our most valuable asset
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Preferred Experience
* Transportation dispatch or driver management
* Department of Defense or government freight experience (preferred)
* Hazardous materials operations
* TMS and ELD systems
* Strong knowledge of FMCSA regulations
* Project freight, intermodal, or port operations experience is a plus
* Excellent organizational and communication skills
If you believe you have the professionalism, accountability, and operational mindset to support America’s defense supply chain, we’d like to hear from you.