Fleet Supervisor

ContainerWorld Forwarding Services Inc; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Leadership role with responsibility

Team‑oriented environment

Job summary

Commercial Logistics Inc. on Vancouver Island (Nanaimo) seeks a Fleet Supervisor to lead daily transportation operations, coordinate drivers and third‑party carriers, and drive safe, efficient delivery performance.

You will oversee staffing, equipment, safety, and cost control while guiding a team through problem solving and improvement initiatives. This hands‑on leadership role emphasizes ownership and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in related field plus 2–3 years of related experience, or 4–6 years in logistics/ops
• Experience in transportation, distribution, logistics, or a related operational environment
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transportation activities and ensure delivery plans are executed effectively
• Assign and manage driver, equipment, and operational resources
• Respond to delivery, capacity, staffing, equipment, and service issues
• Coordinate third‑party carriers when required
• Oversee cross‑dock and outbound freight activities
• Supervise employees, manage schedules, and monitor performance
• Participate in recruitment, training, coaching, and corrective action
• Coordinate vehicle, equipment, and facility maintenance
• Support safety programs and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Review operating costs, carrier usage, and applicable invoices
• Provide input into departmental budgets and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control costs

Skills

People leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Transportation management systems

Job description

Fleet Supervisor – Pacific Rim Distribution

Commercial Logistics Inc. is looking for a Fleet Supervisor to lead daily transportation operations at Pacific Rim Distribution, our Vancouver Island operation in Nanaimo.

This is a hands‑on leadership role with real ownership of the day‑to‑day operation. You’ll lead a local team, solve operational problems, and have a direct impact on service, efficiency, and how the operation performs.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Stable, full‑time employment with an established transportation company
• A leadership role with meaningful responsibility and decision‑making authority
• A varied workday combining people leadership, transportation, and operational problem‑solving
• The opportunity to contribute to process improvements and how the operation develops
• A team‑oriented environment

About the Role

The Fleet Supervisor is responsible for ensuring daily transportation and cross‑dock activities are executed safely, efficiently, and according to plan.

You’ll coordinate drivers, equipment, freight, and third‑party carriers; oversee employees and daily performance; respond to operational exceptions; and ensure the resources are in place to meet customer and delivery requirements.

The role also has responsibility for staffing, equipment and facility requirements, safety and compliance, and operating cost control.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transportation activities and ensure delivery plans are executed effectively
• Assign and manage driver, equipment, and operational resources
• Respond to delivery, capacity, staffing, equipment, and service issues
• Coordinate third‑party carriers when required
• Oversee cross‑dock and outbound freight activities
• Supervise employees, manage schedules, and monitor performance
• Participate in recruitment, training, coaching, and corrective action
• Coordinate vehicle, equipment, and facility maintenance
• Support safety programs and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Review operating costs, carrier usage, and applicable invoices
• Provide input into departmental budgets and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control costs

Who This Role Is For

You’ll likely be successful in this role if you:

• Enjoy taking ownership of a busy day‑to‑day operation
• Are comfortable leading people while remaining actively involved in the work
• Make sound decisions when priorities change or unexpected issues arise
• Communicate clearly with employees, customers, carriers, and other departments
• Can balance customer service, operational efficiency, and cost
• Are organized, practical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, specialist certificate/diploma plus 2–3 years of related experience, or 4–6 years of relevant industry experience
• Experience in transportation, distribution, logistics, or a related operational environment
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience is preferred
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• Understanding of transportation regulations and transport equipment

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience with transportation management systems
• Experience with DSD, cross‑dock, or similar distribution operations

About Us

Commercial Logistics Inc. is an asset‑based transportation company providing less‑than‑truckload (LTL) and truckload (FTL) services throughout British Columbia. Pacific Rim Distribution is our Vancouver Island operation. Commercial Logistics is part of Mullen Group.