Transportation Supervisor

About the role

Responsible for supervision and training of drivers at Operating Company (OpCo), ensuring deliveries are made in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. Assists with monitoring Department of Transportation (DOT) logs, ensures drivers comply with all DOT and OpCo regulations, and coordinates the tracking of all relevant driver information. Functions as a team member within the department and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities

• Supervises associates, including staffing, training, coaching, performance management, and problem resolution.
• Assists in scheduling and ensures timely deliveries and pickups.
• Rides with drivers for training and/or evaluation purposes.
• Assists 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.
• Operates a computer to enter and access data in an automated fleet management system.
• Monitors driver safety, including vehicle safety, proper use of ramps and handcarts, seat and weight belt use, and safe lifting and product-handling practices.
• May attend quarterly safety meetings.
• Coordinates tracking of driver information, such as license status, traffic tickets, accidents, and other risk and safety-related data.
• Ensures accurate completion of delivery and driver-related paperwork, including invoices, cash receipts, collection registers, trip reports, fuel tickets, deposit slips, DOT logs, Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR), driver qualification files, and accident reporting.
• Ensures maintenance of trucks, tractors, and trailers through detailed review of post-trip inspections.
• Works with the Transportation or Operations Manager to minimize operating expenses and ensure efficient routing of deliveries.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of transportation or related experience, including knowledge of DOT and safety regulations.
• Experience operating computerized fleet management systems.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401K Employer Matching.
• Education Assistance.
• Paid Time Off.

Competitive pay and a safe, inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.