Baltimore Transportation Supervisor — Driver Ops & Safety

Daniels Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid short-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Daniels Health in Baltimore, MD is seeking a hands-on Transportation Supervisor to lead our driver team at our medical waste facility. You will drive safety, efficiency, and team development in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.

This role coordinates routes, monitors performance, and ensures regulatory compliance with DOT standards while managing costs and maintaining fleet readiness. Our team values integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in transportation management or supervisory role.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations, log books, and safety compliance.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, or flex hours as needed.
• Valid DOT medical certificate (or ability to obtain).
• Proven experience improving processes and reducing operational costs.
• Ability to safely load, block, and secure cargo.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily pre‑departure support: load trucks, verify manifests and routes, conduct quality checks, and lead weekly safety meetings.
• Monitor driver routing and productivity, ensuring adherence to assigned routes and service standards.
• Maintain strong communication between plant operations, sales, and field service teams.
• Conduct daily route debriefs to resolve issues and improve customer service.
• Manage driver performance, conduct evaluations, and support professional development.
• Coordinate vehicle servicing and resolve equipment issues to maintain fleet performance.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and Daniels’ safety standards.
• Oversee quality checks on all products loaded/unloaded from trucks.
• Control operational costs by managing headcount, overtime, and route efficiency.
• Step in as a driver when needed to maintain service continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Process improvement

Cost reduction

Team development

Cargo securing

DOT regulations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Daniels Health in Baltimore, MD is seeking a hands-on Transportation Supervisor to lead our driver team at our medical waste facility. You will drive safety, efficiency, and team development in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.

This role coordinates routes, monitors performance, and ensures regulatory compliance with DOT standards while managing costs and maintaining fleet readiness. Our team values integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to safety.