Supervisor, Transportation

McLane Company, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Day 1 benefits

Paid time off

401(k) profit sharing

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Discount programs

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. in Durham, NC seeks a Transportation Supervisor to oversee driver teams and ensure safe, efficient deliveries. You will apply knowledge of routing systems, dispatch procedures, and DOT rules to support nationwide operations.

The role emphasizes supervision of drivers, coordination with distribution centers, and ensuring compliance while maintaining timely service. Strong scheduling and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of transportation management experience in the food distribution industry.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• AS/400 experience preferred.
• Truck routing software experience preferred.
• Ability to work a varied and flexible schedule.
• Basic MS Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• English reading/writing proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Achieve safe, timely, and accurate deliveries using routing systems and dispatch procedures.
• Review driver logs, hours of service, and DOT requirements for compliance.
• Coordinate with other distribution center departments to ensure timely deliveries.
• Additional duties; special projects may be assigned.

Skills

DOT regulations knowledge

Truck routing software

AS/400 experience

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook

English reading/writing

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

AS/400

Truck routing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Take your career further!
The McLane team is the driving force behind our success. A diverse group of professionals, from Sales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics, work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. Their dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit are essential to achieving our goals and supporting other teams within the organization. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to learn from industry leaders, develop your skills, and build lasting connections with colleagues nationwide.

Description - External

Take your career further!
The McLane team is the driving force behind our success. A diverse group of professionals, from Sales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics, work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. Their dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit are essential to achieving our goals and supporting other teams within the organization. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to learn from industry leaders, develop your skills, and build lasting connections with colleagues nationwide.
The Transportation Supervisor provides direct supervision for a group of assigned Drivers.

Benefits You Can Count On

• Pay rate: $72,500 per year.
• This role is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan with a target incentive of 10% of your base annual salary.
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What You’ll Do As a Transportation Supervisor

• Achieve safe, timely, and accurate deliveries to customers via a thorough working knowledge of multi-stop routing systems and dispatch procedures.
• Review driver logs, hours of service, and other DOT requirements to ensure compliance with all state, local and federal regulations.
• Coordinate activities with other distribution center departments to ensure that accurate and timely deliveries occur.
• This position has additional duties. Special projects may be assigned at the position supervisor's discretion.

Qualifications You’ll Bring As a Transportation Supervisor

• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Have at least 1 year of transportation management experience in the food distribution industry.
• Be knowledgeable about DOT regulations.
• AS/400 experience is preferred.
• Truck routing software experience preferred.
• Be able to work a varied and flexible schedule.
• Have basic competency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of teammates for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the Restaurant, Retail, and E-Commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing teammate training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/

Primary Location

United States-North Carolina-Durham

Work Locations

DM Raleigh- NC (Morrisville)

Business Unit

FS164

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

1st - Day

Employee Status

Regular