Dispatch & DOT Compliance Supervisor

Ace Hardware Corporation; Princeton (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

EAP services

Job summary

Ace Hardware Corporation in Princeton, IL is seeking a Traffic Supervisor to oversee daily dispatches, deliveries, and driver DOT compliance. You will supervise hourly staff, maintain logs, and plan routes to meet transportation goals.

The role requires strong communication, knowledge of DOT/Hazmat rules, and the ability to work nontraditional hours. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred, with MS Office proficiency and a focus on safety and loss prevention.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Department Of Transportation rules and regulations.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent previous experience preferred.
• Ability to work nontraditional hours and schedule.
• Knowledge of Hours of Services rules.
• Familiar with Hazard Material information and regulations.
• Must possess positive employee relation skills and excellent communication skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Responsibilities

• Maintain Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) files and records on all drivers.
• Process and maintain driver’s payroll files.
• Audit daily logs and on time deliveries.
• Positive daily communications with customers.
• Maintain positive driver and staff employee relations.
• Responsible for after hours communication with drivers.
• Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation and operations goals.
• Direct workers in transportation or related services, such as loading or unloading of materials.
• Review orders, production schedules and shipping or receiving notices to determine work sequences and material shipping dates, types, volumes, or destinations.
• Confer with customers, supervisors, managers, or other personnel to exchange information to resolve problems.
• Dispatch personnel and vehicles in response to reports of emergencies.
• Assist in the planning of transportation routes.
• Responsible for the safety of the department and security of people and resources, accident investigations and loss prevention.
• Inspect or test materials, stock, vehicles, equipment, or facilities to ensure that they are safe, free of defects, and consistent with specifications.

Skills

DOT regulations

Safety awareness

Strong communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Ace Hardware Corporation in Princeton, IL is seeking a Traffic Supervisor to oversee daily dispatches, deliveries, and driver DOT compliance. You will supervise hourly staff, maintain logs, and plan routes to meet transportation goals.

The role requires strong communication, knowledge of DOT/Hazmat rules, and the ability to work nontraditional hours. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred, with MS Office proficiency and a focus on safety and loss prevention.