Fleet & Transportation Supervisor

Sonepar; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Development programs

Shareholder opportunity

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar family, is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee daily transportation operations across our Maryland distribution network. You will coordinate drivers, dispatch, and fleet readiness to ensure safe, timely deliveries while monitoring routes and costs.

The role requires 3+ years in transportation/logistics, knowledge of TMS and fleet systems, and familiarity with DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in transportation, routing, dispatch, or logistics operations (warehouse/DC environment preferred).
• Prior lead or supervisory experience with the ability to coach, develop, and hold team members accountable.
• Working knowledge of TMS, fleet management, and warehouse technology.
• Experience with fleet/telematics systems (e.g., Geotab) and coordinating maintenance with third‑party vendors.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, FMCSA standards, and OSHA safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate driver assignments, dispatch, delivery schedules with third‑party carriers; resolve vendor service issues and elevate contract concerns.
• Monitor fleet readiness; coordinate maintenance, inspections, repairs, and communicate equipment availability and issues.
• Use transportation systems to plan routes, track deliveries, and notify customers of delays or exceptions.
• Prioritize ETA, time‑commitment, and vendor pickup requests; validate delivery territories and special customer requirements; escalate as needed.
• Track delivery, route completion, fleet, and labor metrics; report results and partner with facility teams and transportation leadership on improvements.
• Monitor labor, overtime, and transportation costs.
• Direct, train, and support drivers, office staff, and leads; reinforce work standards, communication, and accountability.
• Reinforce safety and transportation compliance, maintain required records, and promptly elevate incidents or concerns.

Skills

KPI interpretation

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Tools

TMS

Geotab

Fleet management software

Job description

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar family, is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee daily transportation operations across our Maryland distribution network. You will coordinate drivers, dispatch, and fleet readiness to ensure safe, timely deliveries while monitoring routes and costs.

The role requires 3+ years in transportation/logistics, knowledge of TMS and fleet systems, and familiarity with DOT regulations.