Fleet & Driver Supervisor

Border States Industries, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Border States Industries, Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Fleet & Driver Supervisor to lead the safe, efficient operations of the company’s delivery fleet. You will coach drivers, optimize routes, supervise maintenance, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations.

You will collaborate with warehouse leaders to plan schedules, monitor performance, and implement cost-effective transportation solutions across multiple areas. A two-year degree and prior supervisory experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a two-year business/trade degree preferred or the equivalent in work experience.
• At least three years of supervisory experience in transportation or fleet management.
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred.
• Experience with fleet technologies including ELD/DVIR, route optimization, and FMS.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe operation and maintenance of delivery vehicles, forklifts, and trailers.
• Ensure drivers meet licensing and medical requirements, including CDL if applicable.
• Maintain driver qualification records to meet state and federal regulations.
• Coach drivers on safe driving performance using current technologies.
• Coordinate route planning with warehouse leaders to optimize miles and delivery times.
• Maintain maintenance records and oversee contracted maintenance.
• Analyze delivery services to choose cost-effective options between company fleet and third-party carriers.
• Manage relationships with third-party carriers and vendor partners.
• Oversee inbound freight schedules with vendors.

Skills

Fleet management

Driver coaching

Route optimization

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Two-year degree

Tools

ELD/DVIR systems

Event monitoring systems

Route optimization systems

Fleet Management Systems (FMS)

Job description

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Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.

This position will be located in: Charlotte, NC Eventually Fleet & Driver Supervisor will be over all of Area 34 & Area 35.Charlotte NC - Clinton NC - Monroe NC - Kernersville NC - Garner NCGreenville SC - West Columbia SC - Greenwood SC - North Augusta SC - Florence SC - Sumter SC - Ladson SC

Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.

Pay Range:

*Individual compensation is determined based on several factors, including job-related skills and qualifications, education, relevant experience, work location, internal equity considerations, and the overall responsibilities of the position.

Job Summary

Leads the safe and efficient operations of the Border States fleet including driver performance and coaching, truck routing and dispatch, timely and safe delivery of customer material, preventative and corrective maintenance of fleet assets and material handling equipment and ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the maintenance and safe operations of all delivery vehicles, forklifts, Moffetts, and trailers in accordance with company policy, equipment leaseholder policies, and/or any government standards.
• Ensures all drivers meet licensing and medical requirements, including Commercial Driver Licensing (CDL) requirements if they drive vehicles that are above 26,000 lbs.
• Maintains current driver qualification records to satisfy our requirements and the requirements of all state and federal regulations.
• Leads driver coaching on safe driving performance using current technologies and facilitates all required, proactive, and remedial driver safety training as appropriate.
• Ensures all drivers understand and follow North American Cargo Securement Standard practices on all loads in all vehicle types.
• Works closely with warehouse leaders on scheduled delivery routes and scheduling. Manages route optimization tools and dispatching strategy to optimize miles driven, fleet capacity, and customer delivery times.
• Establishes and maintains all vehicle, trailer, and forklift maintenance records including preventative and corrective maintenance schedules.
• Responsible for all contracted maintenance oversight on all delivery vehicles, trailers, and forklifts.
• Reviews and analyzes delivery services to provide the most cost-effective delivery solutions. This includes but not limited to decisions of when to use Border States’ fleet vs common carrier delivery.
• Maintains local relationships and strategies with third-party carriers and delivery partners.
• Manage inbound freight schedules and opportunities with vendor partners.
• Oversees transportation and monitoring of services fleet assets deployed at customer sites including job trailers and Conex boxes.

Non-essential Functions

• Collaborate with other driver supervisors across the company to drive standardization and fleet best practices.
• Supports the delivery expense forecast alongside the branch manager and/or operations manager.
• Coordinates special warehouse services projects for our customers and their needs.
• Participates in company and industry driver leadership training events.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor or designate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a two-year business/trade degree preferred or the equivalent in work experience.
• Prior supervisory experience with a minimum of three years of prior transportation, fleet management experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles required.
• Valid or previously valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.
• Industry certifications such as CDL training certificates, Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT), and Defensive Driving Training preferred.
• Experience with fleet technologies including ELD/DVIR systems, event monitoring and recording systems, route optimization systems, and Fleet Management Systems (FMS) required.
• Prior experience in warehouse management and forklift operation is preferred.
• Good knowledge of electrical products or systems preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English preferred.
• Prefer strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), Internet, Email and SAP software.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of fleet and driver management.
• Strong understanding of FMSCA and DOT regulations.
• Understanding of commercial motor vehicle inspection and maintenance standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, reading, and customer service skills are preferred with the ability to effectively plan and organize.
• Ability to lead, coach, develop strong teams and attract top talent.
• Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.
• Ability to collaborate and problem solve.

Physical Requirements

Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100%

• Lift from Waist:

  < than 10 lbs. - Not at all

  10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all

  26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all

  51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all

  75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all

  100+ lbs. - Not at all

• Lift from Floor:

  < than 10 lbs. - Frequently

  10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently

  26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally

  51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all

  75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all

  100+ lbs. - Not at all

• Carried for Distance:

  < than 10 lbs. - Not at all

  10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all

  26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all

  51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all

  75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all

  100+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

• Sitting (a continuous