LTL Operations Lead - Dock & Driver Team

Central Transport

Effingham (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

21 hours ago

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Job summary

Central Transport LLC is hiring a hands-on supervisor to manage outbound operations at the Effingham terminal. You will lead up to 10 local LTL drivers and dock staff, ensuring on-time performance and safe loading practices within DOT/OSHA guidelines.

The ideal candidate has transportation or cross-docking experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Shift is 9:00am–7:00pm, Monday–Friday, with a competitive salary up to $75,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

Experience in transportation, cross docking, or shipping and receiving.
Strong leadership qualities.
High aptitude for technology and detail orientation.
Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee outbound operations for designated section of the terminal dock.
Include loading, forklift traffic management, and unloading of palletized freight.
Manage up to 10 local LTL drivers and dock personnel to production schedules.
Ensure proper carrier loading by monitoring cube and trailer weight.
Provide leadership to drivers, dock workers and dock hand.
Monitor dock production and KPI attainment.
Monitor hours and overtime.
Maintain a safe work environment per DOT/OSHA standards.
Support compliance with company operational model and quality of service.