Fleet Supervisor

About the role

The role involves managing a fleet of 30+ drivers, ensuring compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations, and maintaining a high level of operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Partner with dispatch to align driver assignments, routing, and load coverage as needed.
• Maintain fleet utilization to ensure efficient asset use and cost control.
• Supervise overall fleet performance, ensuring equipment availability, compliance, and operational readiness.
• Ensure compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations, Hours of Service (HOS) rules, and safety requirements.
• Oversee fleet maintenance, coordinate with maintenance teams, and monitor equipment performance.
• Support implementation of fleet maintenance software and ensure accurate data entry.
• Supervise and coach drivers, logistics staff, and provide ongoing feedback, training, and mentoring.
• Conduct performance evaluations and set clear accountability for service, cost, and quality standards.
• Lead monthly driver safety meetings and facilitate additional quarterly sessions as needed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and vendors, ensuring on-time delivery and service quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align transportation and fleet strategies with business goals.
• Analyze fleet performance metrics and develop strategies to improve asset life cycles, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
• Partners with the Safety and Compliance team to conduct internal safety audits and implement action plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in fleet, trucking, or transportation operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, safety compliance, and fleet maintenance best practices.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), fleet management platforms, and Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) systems.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs, repair scheduling, and equipment lifecycle management.
• Proven leadership and coaching skills, with experience supervising drivers and operations staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work with drivers, mechanics, customers, and internal teams.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and fleet/maintenance management software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fleet, trucking, or transportation operations.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and safety compliance.
• Experience with TMS, ELD systems, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Leadership and coaching skills, with experience supervising drivers and operations staff.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and fleet/maintenance management software.

Skills

• Leadership and coaching skills.
• Operational efficiency and cost control.
• Compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations and safety requirements.
• Preventive maintenance and equipment lifecycle management.
• Strategic planning and continuous improvement.
• Customer service and relationship building.
• Technology proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite, TMS, ELD systems).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.