Transportation - Driver Supervisor (Night Shift)
About The Position
TCI Transportation is looking for a hands-on Driver Supervisor who can lead from the front, support our professional drivers, and keep a fast-moving transportation operation running safely and efficiently. This isn't a desk-only supervisory role. You'll be directly involved in driver leadership, dispatch, customer service, safety, DOT compliance, scheduling, equipment coordination, and day-to-day operations. You'll work closely with drivers, dispatchers, maintenance, customers, Safety, Recruiting, HR, and Operations leadership to keep the operation moving. If you're a strong people leader who understands transportation and enjoys solving problems in real time, this could be the opportunity for you.
Requirements
- Strong leadership and administrative skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Confidence working directly with professional drivers
- A customer-first mindset
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Comfort making decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to learn and use transportation technology
- Strong business ethics and confidentiality
- A collaborative, team-oriented leadership style
- Ability to stay composed, solve problems, hold people accountable, and keep an operation moving when things don't go according to plan.
- Strong communication, accuracy, teamwork, and flexibility.
Responsibilities
- Lead Daily Operations by ensuring routes, schedules, drivers, and customer commitments are executed successfully.
- Lead & Develop Drivers through interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, counseling, and ongoing development.
- Manage Dispatch & Scheduling by ensuring drivers report as scheduled and making dispatch adjustments when operational needs change.
- Champion Safety by reinforcing TCI safety standards, monitoring performance, and helping build a strong safety culture.
- Own Performance Metrics by working with customers to establish attainable goals and reporting results through weekly KPI and monthly performance meetings.
- Support the Customer by maintaining strong relationships, addressing operational needs, and ensuring TCI meets or exceeds customer expectations.
- Use Technology to Drive Performance through systems including Samsara, ELDs, McLeod, customer portals, and driver recruiting technology.
- Support Payroll & Administrative Accuracy by ensuring required payroll and operational processes are completed correctly and on time.
- Hiring, training, coaching, and developing drivers
- Providing feedback, counseling, and disciplinary action when needed
- Scheduling road tests for new drivers
- Monitoring equipment condition and coordinating repairs with TCI Maintenance
- Completing accident and injury reporting and participating in investigations
- Partnering with Operations, Recruiting, Safety, and Human Resources on employment decisions
- Identifying opportunities to improve safety and operational flow
- Ensure DOT & FMCSA compliance
- Ensure Driver Hours of Service compliance
- Ensure ELD accuracy and auditing
- Ensure Drivers have sufficient DOT hours for assigned work
- Ensure Log discrepancies are identified and addressed
- Ensure Safety policies and procedures are consistently followed
- Coordinate Safety concerns with Operations, Safety, and HR when necessary
Benefits
- Competitive Benefits
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
