Transportation Supervisor (1st Shift)

We deliver the goods: a safe, inclusive working environment with competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system.

About the role

As the Transportation Supervisor, you will manage day-to-day transportation operations, ensuring timely delivery of goods, maintaining compliance with regulations, and supervising and training drivers. You will lead a team of drivers, monitor DOT compliance and fleet performance, and execute strategies to optimize transportation efficiency. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of transportation logistics, and a commitment to delivering excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise associates including staffing, training, coaching, performance management, and problem resolution.
• Assist in scheduling and ensure timely deliveries and pickups.
• Ride with drivers for training and evaluation purposes.
• Assist the Transportation/Operations Manager with day-to-day administration of transportation and delivery functions, including calculating driver payroll, reviewing driver trip logs and expense reports, identifying and resolving problems, and ensuring DOT and OpCo compliance.
• Operate a computer to enter and access data in an automated fleet management system.
• Monitor vehicle safety, safe usage of ramps and handcarts, seat and weight belt use, and safe lifting and product-handling practices to ensure drivers fulfill duties safely.
• Attend quarterly safety meetings as required.
• Coordinate tracking of driver-related information such as license status, traffic tickets, accidents, and other risk and safety-related data.
• Ensure accurate completion of all delivery and driver-related paperwork including invoices, cash receipts, collection register, trip reports, fuel tickets, deposit slips, DOT logs, Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR), driver qualification files, and accident reporting.
• Ensure maintenance of all trucks, tractors, and trailers through detailed review of post-trip inspections.
• Work with the Transportation or Operations Manager to minimize operating expenses and ensure efficient routing of deliveries.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• At least 2 years of transportation or related experience, including knowledge of DOT and safety regulations and experience with computerized fleet management systems.
• 1+ years of experience leading and supervising a team of 10-15 drivers.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of transportation logistics, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage a team and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in transportation management software and route optimization tools.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements for transportation operations.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K employer matching
• Education assistance
• Paid time off

Pay

$75,000–$85,000 annually, depending on experience, plus bonus potential based on KPIs.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, with a start time approximately 8:00 AM until completion of shift. Subject to change based on business needs.