Transportation Supervisor

Job Description

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

Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution. Assists in scheduling as well as ensuring deliveries and pickups are made in a timely manner. Rides with drivers for training and/or evaluation purposes.

Assists Transportation/Operations Manager with overall day-to-day administration of transportation and delivery functions, which may include calculating driver payroll, reviewing driver trip logs and expense reports, identifying and resolving problems, and ensuring that drivers are compliant with DOT and OpCo regulations. Operates computer keyboard to enter and access data in automated fleet management system.

Ensures drivers fulfill duties safely by monitoring vehicle safety, safe usage of ramps and handcarts, seat and weight belt use, and safe lifting and product-handling practices. May attend quarterly safety meetings.

Coordinates tracking of all relevant information on drivers, such as license status, traffic tickets, accidents and other risk and safety-related data.

Ensures 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.

Ensures maintenance of all trucks, tractors and trailers through detailed review of post-trip inspections

Works in conjunction with Transportation or Operations Manager to minimize operating expenses and to ensure all deliveries are efficiently routed.

May also be required to fulfill driver responsibilities on occasion.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

On call hours daily

• schedule does change based on business needs as Driver Supervisors support the drivers

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years

Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check

2 - 4 years transportation or related experience including knowledge of DOT and safety regulations, along with experience in operation of computerized fleet management systems

Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60-90 pounds, depending on the location

Preferred Qualifications

Associates/2-year technical degree

Valid Commercial Driver License - Class A

Valid current DOT health card and/or able to secure new DOT health card

4 - 6 years transportation experience including knowledge of DOT and safety regulations, along with experience in operation of computerized fleet management systems wihtin foodservice industry.

Supervisor experience