SR Route Supervisor

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULH) seeks a full-time logistics coordinator in Romulus, MI. The role focuses on coordinating daily routes, assigning drivers, and serving as the main contact for drivers, customers, dispatch, and leadership to ensure on-time service.

You will monitor freight flow, communicate updates or delays, and support scheduling while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Business, or related field preferred.
• Experience in transportation, dispatch, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, customer service, or operations environments.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily routes and driver assignments to ensure on-time service and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for drivers, customers, dispatch, and operations leadership.
• Monitor freight movement and proactively communicate shipment updates, delays, and service issues.
• Support driver scheduling, attendance tracking, and staffing requirements.
• Ensure drivers are operating safely and in compliance with company and DOT regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Leadership

DOT regulations knowledge

Excel

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successfull and opportunities to grow?

Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains. Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area.

Universal Dedicated, Inc., a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., is a leading provider of asset-based and asset-light transportation solutions across North America. Through experienced leadership, innovative technology, and operational excellence, we deliver customized logistics and supply chain solutions that help our customers improve efficiency, service, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily routes and driver assignments to ensure on-time service and customer satisfaction
• Serve as a primary point of contact for drivers, customers, dispatch, and operations leadership
• Monitor freight movement and proactively communicate shipment updates, delays, and service issues
• Support driver scheduling, attendance tracking, and staffing requirements
• Ensure drivers are operating safely and in compliance with company and DOT regulations
• Investigate and resolve transportation, service, and driver-related issues
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to drivers
• Track operational KPIs related to service, safety, productivity, attendance, and equipment utilization
• Maintain accurate reports, operational documentation, and compliance records
• Assist with fleet utilization, route planning, and daily operational execution
• Collaborate with customer representatives to resolve concerns and support production requirements
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and customer service
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency and service performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Business, or related field preferred
• Previous experience in transportation, dispatch, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, customer service, or operations environments
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to lead, coach, and hold employees accountable
• Working knowledge of transportation operations and DOT regulations preferred
• Flexibility to support varying schedules and operational needs

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULH) is a holding company that owns subsidiaries engaged in providing a variety of customized transportation and logistics solutions throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Our operating subsidiaries provide customers with supply chain solutions that can be scaled to meet their changing demands and volumes. Universal’s consolidated subsidiaries offer customers a broad array of services across the entire supply chain, including Contract Logistics, Dedicated Transportation, Intermodal, and Trucking.