Supervisor, Transportation

PFG | Performance Good Group

20d

About The Position

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Trainer/Supervisor for Class A drivers on its Transportation Team. The role trains and retrains delivery drivers, supervises drivers, and helps ensure deliveries are made safely, efficiently, and on time. The position uses company training materials and processes to support compliance with company policies, safety practices, and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. It also assists with monitoring DOT logs and tracking driver-related information. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The Supervisor supports the Transportation Manager with daily transportation and delivery administration, including driver payroll calculations, trip-log and expense-report reviews, problem resolution, and compliance monitoring. The role delivers classroom and field training, conducts driver counseling and documentation, reviews vehicle inspections, and may perform route delivery duties. It also supports accurate completion of delivery and driver paperwork and helps maintain vehicles and efficient routing.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of training, transportation, or related experience, including knowledge of DOT and safety regulations and experience operating computerized fleet management systems.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or two-year technical education 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).

Responsibilities

• Train and retrain delivery drivers and supervise driver associates, including staffing, coaching, performance management, and problem resolution.
• Deliver hands-on classroom and field training to new and experienced drivers, supporting customer service, safe driving, service times, labor, and transportation-cost guidelines.
• Assist the Transportation Manager with daily transportation and delivery administration, including calculating driver payroll, reviewing trip logs and expense reports, resolving problems, and monitoring regulatory compliance.
• Use computerized fleet management systems to enter and access data, and monitor DOT logs and other driver-related information.
• Promote safe driver practices by monitoring vehicle safety, ramp and handcart use, seat and weight belt use, safe lifting, and product handling; may attend quarterly safety meetings.
• Counsel drivers and maintain documentation related to driver systems, including safety cameras, driver alerts, and DOT logs.
• Ensure accurate completion of delivery and driver paperwork, including invoices, cash receipts, collection registers, trip reports, fuel tickets, deposit slips, DOT logs, DVIRs, driver qualification files, and accident reports.
• Supplement the PFG Driver Training Manual with local training programs when needed.
• Perform route delivery duties according to company guidelines and safety regulations, including vehicle inspections, load and freight checks, delivery-window compliance, delivery accuracy, equipment use, collections where required, returns, driver check-in, and tractor and trailer housekeeping.
• Review post-trip inspections to help ensure maintenance of trucks, tractors, and trailers.
• Work with the Transportation Manager to minimize operating expenses, follow policies, and ensure deliveries are efficiently routed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off.
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system.
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED