Transportation Supervisor

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Review safety systems to ensure drivers meet or exceed safety compliance goals.
• Coach drivers who fall below industry guidelines.
• Manage compliance with all DOT and FMCSA standards for driver requirements.
• Complete audits on driver safety expectations aligned with DOT, FMCSA, and Perdue Fleet Safety standards.
• Manage trailer inventories at Perdue and third-party freezer locations.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and complete onboarding steps, including ride-along and 30-, 60-, and 90-day follow-ups.
• Review and manage daily KPI reports on fleet efficiency, including backhauls, loads per driver, empty miles, downtime, and on-time delivery.
• Review driver’s paperwork and ensure all daily expectations are met.
• Provide constructive feedback to drivers in person and follow standard operating procedures for driver accountability.
• Manage accident guidance by performing thorough investigations for the weekly Incident Review Board.
• Provide timely in-person feedback to drivers regarding corrective counseling within 7 days of incidents.
• Conduct new hire interviews in person.
• Develop and implement fleet retention plans addressing current challenges and retention goals for new and existing drivers.
• Perform additional duties assigned by leadership.

Minimum Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of transportation, distribution, or logistics experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Detailed knowledge of FMCSA and DOT guidelines.
• Detailed geographical knowledge of the Eastern United States.
• Prior supervisory or management experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree or 10 years of relevant experience.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Maintain flexible work schedules, including varying days and hours, to accommodate weather conditions, holidays, or service disruptions.
• Remain on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for matters involving customer service or driver safety.
• Travel to and from facility locations as required.
• Perform physical activity as part of job responsibilities.
• Work in environments exposed to office equipment, outdoor weather conditions, and shop settings.