Transportation Supervisor

PFG | Performance Good Group

27d

About The Position

The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for supervising and training drivers at an Operating Company (OpCo) and ensuring deliveries are made safely, efficiently, and on time. The role assists with monitoring Department of Transportation (DOT) logs, ensuring compliance with DOT and OpCo regulations, and tracking relevant driver information. It also supports the day-to-day administration of transportation and delivery functions and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Associate 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) certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise associates, including staffing, training, coaching, performance management, and problem resolution.
Assist with scheduling and ensure deliveries and pickups are completed in a timely manner.
Ride with drivers for training and evaluation.
Assist the Transportation/Operations Manager with day-to-day transportation and delivery administration, including calculating driver payroll, reviewing trip logs and expense reports, resolving problems, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Use a computer keyboard to enter and access data in the automated fleet management system.
Monitor vehicle safety and safe use of ramps and handcarts, seat and weight belt use, and safe lifting and product-handling practices; 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, driver qualification files, and accident reports.
Ensure trucks, tractors, and trailers are maintained 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.