Distribution Transportation Supervisor

Performance Food Group•Bowling Green, KY

About The Position

The Distribution Transportation Supervisor is responsible for supervising and training drivers at an Operating Company (OpCo) and ensuring deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and on time. The role supports transportation and delivery administration, driver compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and OpCo regulations, and tracking relevant driver information. It also helps maintain vehicles, manage delivery documentation, and minimize operating expenses through efficient routing. The supervisor works as a team member within the department and organization and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
2–4 years of transportation or related experience.
Knowledge of DOT and safety regulations.
Experience operating computerized fleet management systems.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in business management, logistics, or a related area.
4–6 years of transportation experience, including knowledge of DOT and safety regulations and experience operating computerized fleet management systems within the foodservice industry.
Supervisory experience.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise associates, including staffing, training, coaching, performance management, and problem resolution.
Assist with scheduling and ensure deliveries and pickups are completed on time.
Ride with drivers for training and evaluation.
Assist the Transportation or Operations Manager with daily administration of transportation and delivery functions, including driver payroll calculations, reviewing trip logs and expense reports, resolving problems, and checking compliance with DOT and OpCo regulations.
Enter and access data using a computer keyboard and automated fleet management system.
Monitor vehicle safety and ensure drivers follow safe practices for ramps, handcarts, seat and weight belts, lifting, and product handling.
May attend quarterly safety meetings.
Track driver information, including license status, traffic tickets, accidents, and other risk- and safety-related data.
Ensure 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 reports.
Ensure maintenance of trucks, tractors, and trailers through detailed review of post-trip inspections.
Work with the Transportation or Operations Manager to minimize operating expenses and ensure deliveries are efficiently routed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.