Fleet Supervisor: Scheduling, Safety & Optimization

RUA; Remington (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 4

Job summary

Ruan, based in Indiana, seeks a Transportation Dispatch Supervisor to independently coordinate and schedule a fleet of drivers according to customer requests and DOT regulations. You will coach drivers, plan daily work, and ensure efficient utilization of loads and equipment.

You will drive profitability by timely problem resolution, accurate data capture in the TMS, and strict adherence to safety and regulatory requirements, while maintaining strong customer communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Transportation or Logistics or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
• 1-2 years of experience in Transportation or similar industry role.
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations strongly desired.
• Strong working knowledge of dispatch systems is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently coordinates and schedules a fleet of drivers to maximize performance and satisfaction while complying with DOT regulations.
• Coach and counsel drivers on safety, performance, productivity and morale; supervise all driver activities.
• Direct and schedule driver's work; plan daily work; coordinate loads, equipment and backhauls for maximum utilization.
• Develop daily delivery plan using equipment and resources to ensure efficient operations and profitability.
• Identify and resolve delivery and scheduling problems through timely communication with customers, drivers, vendors and other Ruan locations.
• Perform administrative functions including payroll, billing, driver counseling and post-accident reviews.
• Use Ruan transportation management systems to capture data in near real-time.
• Monitor and promote safety and compliance with company policies and regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

DOT rules knowledge

Dispatch systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management/Transportation or Logistics

Tools

Dispatch systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ruan, based in Indiana, seeks a Transportation Dispatch Supervisor to independently coordinate and schedule a fleet of drivers according to customer requests and DOT regulations. You will coach drivers, plan daily work, and ensure efficient utilization of loads and equipment.

You will drive profitability by timely problem resolution, accurate data capture in the TMS, and strict adherence to safety and regulatory requirements, while maintaining strong customer communication.