Route Supervisor: CDL-A Driver Training & Safety Leader

Socket.dev; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Hood, a leading US food and beverage manufacturer, seeks a Distribution Supervisor to lead site drivers and the Distribution/Transportation team. You will collaborate with drivers, conduct audits, provide trainings, and uphold safety and quality standards across operations.

Key duties include onboarding new hires, on-road audits, accident reporting and investigations, daily customer updates, route analysis, SQF support, and acting as backup driver when needed.

Qualifications

• CDL-A required.
• Experience in route structuring, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Proven knowledge of DOT, FMCSA and HOS regulations and distribution safety management.
• Prior experience in supervising commercial drivers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site drivers and the Distribution/Transportation Department.
• Provide new hire training including ride-alongs.
• Conduct audits and trainings on roads for at least 50% of schedule.
• Promote company safety program and identify/eliminate risks.
• Assist with motor vehicle accident reports and injury investigations.
• Provide daily updates to internal and external customers as needed.
• Monitor route times and assist with investigations and customer complaints.
• Assist in fleet management and equipment repairs.
• Maintain DOT, HOS, and FMCSA compliance.
• Back up to drive routes when drivers are unavailable.

Job description

HP Hood, a leading US food and beverage manufacturer, seeks a Distribution Supervisor to lead site drivers and the Distribution/Transportation team. You will collaborate with drivers, conduct audits, provide trainings, and uphold safety and quality standards across operations.

Key duties include onboarding new hires, on-road audits, accident reporting and investigations, daily customer updates, route analysis, SQF support, and acting as backup driver when needed.