Driver Supervisor
SPS Companies, Inc•Houston, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Driver Supervisor will lead a group of drivers, providing training and coaching while enforcing safety regulations and ensuring compliance with all regulations. This role involves maintaining communication with various stakeholders, overseeing equipment maintenance, and ensuring accurate recording of daily activities and pay. The supervisor will utilize transportation technology and conduct random truck inspections. Smith Systems training will be provided and utilized for driver coaching.
Requirements
- Safety First
- Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role in the transportation industry
- Proven communication skills
- Knowledge of safe operation of tractor/trailer
- Knowledge of securing cargo using straps, chains and other securing devices to prevent shifting during transit
- Ability to motivate their team
- Coaching and developing their team
- Accountability
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Understanding of each State’s load size and weight requirements
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good computer skills
- Good problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in logistics or related field
- Previous experience in the flatbed industry
- Knowledge of steel/metals business
Responsibilities
- Lead a group of drivers, providing training and coaching.
- Enforce safety regulations and ensure all drivers adhere to safety protocols.
- Compliance with all regulations.
- Report any accidents, incidents, or safety violations promptly.
- Maintain communication with Manager, transportation team, Sales and customers as required.
- Ensure all required pre- and post-trip inspections are being performed to the expected requirements and communicate with the appropriate repair vendor with any necessary needs.
- Oversee the proper recording of all daily records, HOS, DVIR, proof of deliveries, AlertMeter and fuel receipts.
- Accurate recording of pay activities for the week to be reviewed and submitted to Corporate Payroll.
- Utilize all transportation technology to include OTM, GeoTab, Lytx and Microsoft 365 products.
- Conduct random truck inspections to ensure drivers are taking care of equipment.
- Utilize Smith Systems training for driver coaching opportunities and training.
Benefits
- Quarterly and annually profit-sharing bonus opportunities
- Annual holiday bonus based on company performance
- Opportunity to work overtime
- 401k retirement contribution matching – 50% company match up to 6% of your annual wages
- Company covers about 80% of the cost of medical insurance for you and your family
- Company covers 100% of the cost for a life-insurance policy
- Company covers 100% of the cost for both short and long-term disability insurance policies
- Children of long-term employees can apply for company scholarships
- Paid personal time available for use as it accrues (max of 52 hours per year)
- One week of paid vacation after 6 months
- Two weeks of paid vacation after one year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
