Driver Supervisor

VENTURA TRANSFER COMPANY•Long Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Driver Supervisor oversees Class A employee drivers and serves as the liaison with Independent Contractor drivers. This position will monitor driver performance, verify proper training, and ensure driver safety/compliance.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Minimum 3 years experience working in a Transportation, Distribution, or Logistics operation
Must have a Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements, and maintain a current medical card
Must be able to multi task in a fast paced, constantly changing environment
Strong Interpersonal Communications with strong oral and written communications skills.
An ability to work independently relying on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish tasks
An ability to manage a remote work force
Knowledge of electronic transportation platforms and software
In depth knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations
Ability to maintain effective performance under pressure
Leadership skills include the ability to motivate and influence others, focus on teamwork, and an emphasis on continuous improvement.
Must be self-motivated with good critical thinking, deductive reasoning, and decision-making skills.
Must be organized

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree or certification in Communications, Operations, Supply Chain Management or similar preferred
Transportation experience in dispatch and/or operations supervision a plus
Detail oriented with an ability to positively influence others across multiple groups
Proficiency with PC software e.g. MS Word, Excel, Project is a plus for this position.

Responsibilities

Oversee employee Class A truck drivers; serve as liaison for Independent Contractor Drivers
Audit driver productivity and verify conformance with department expectations
Responsible for ensuring new drivers are properly trained for dispatch and manage continuation training of all drivers.
Direct driver trainers in initial, periodic, post incident training, and other skill development.
Ride with drivers and coach on proper delivery and driving techniques to include reinforcing company safety initiatives, customer relations and overall performance.
Create, promote, and maintain a culture of safety; ensure the regular review of safety policies and SOPs with personnel; SOP creation, maintenance, and review
Manages VTC OmniTracs Network for Transportation for federal ELD conformance.
Monitor drivers Hours of Service (HOS) daily to ensure compliance.
Issue discipline & corrective actions as needed.
Liaison support between Safety and Transportation Departments for any process/consulting with new hire training, ongoing training, DOT compliance and incident investigation.
Lead the engagement and disengagement of Independent Contract drivers.
Travel to remote locations to assist in training, hiring, business growth, incident investigation and maintaining company standard.
Other duties as assigned to support VTC and the Transportation Department.