Fleet Operations Lead (Transportation)

Swift Transportation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Tuition Assistance

Military Leave

Job summary

Swift Transportation is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead a fleet of 10+ drivers and optimize daily operations from our Chicago area location. You will manage driver availability, monitor performance, and drive profitability across your assigned lanes.

The role requires previous transportation industry experience, strong leadership, excellent communication, and proficiency with MS Office. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a performance-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transportation industry required.
• Ability to lead others.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Bachelor's in Business or related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a fleet of 10+ drivers and manage driver availability to maximize productivity.
• Routinely review P/L for assigned area and find ways to maximize profitability.
• Develop high performing drivers through daily interactions, coaching and positive reinforcement.
• Meet drive home time expectations by actively managing expectations and keeping commitments.
• Maximize P/L for all assigned tractors and trailers.
• Assign drivers to lanes that best serve both the company and the driver.
• Ensure all drivers are treated with respect and equitably distribute work (desired lanes/least desired lanes).
• Build and nurture long-lasting relationships with drivers.
• Proactively manage safety performance to achieve insurance and claims cost as a percentage of revenue targets.
• Ensure payroll accuracy for assigned drivers.
• Perform driver reviews according to scheduled specified by Driver Retention.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

High-pressure environment

Education

Bachelor's in Business or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Swift Transportation is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead a fleet of 10+ drivers and optimize daily operations from our Chicago area location. You will manage driver availability, monitor performance, and drive profitability across your assigned lanes.

The role requires previous transportation industry experience, strong leadership, excellent communication, and proficiency with MS Office. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a performance-driven culture.