Traffic Supervisor

Triple-S Steel Holdings, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Training & development opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Commuter benefits

Long-term disability

Group life insurance

Job summary

Triple-S Steel Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Traffic Supervisor to schedule, assign, and direct drivers and vehicles for steel transport while coordinating with customers per requests and DOT regulations.

The role emphasizes maintaining safety, compliance, and efficient routing in a dynamic distribution environment. The ideal candidate will have fleet dispatch experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting, with knowledge of Flatbed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 2–4 years fleet dispatch experience preferred.
• Familiarity with industrial services or distribution operations advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must; Spanish language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with sales/customers to determine driver needs and schedules; enter data in the system.
• Monitor driver performance and administer discipline when needed.
• Oversee daily driver inspections and address safety and DOT compliance issues.
• Plan daily routing and ensure on-time deliveries and pickups.
• Ensure DOT regulations and company policies are followed by drivers.

Skills

Driver scheduling

Customer coordination

Safety compliance

DOT rules

Excel proficiency

Spanish helpful

Discipline actions

Routing optimization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-4 years fleet dispatch

Industrial distribution knowledge

Tools

Roadnet software

Dispatch software

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values. Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success:

Stability: All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters.

Flexibility: Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive.

Chemistry: We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.

From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year . We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same: Wetreat our customers and employees like family.

ABOUT THE POSTION:

We areseeking a motivated Traffic Supervisor to become a key member of our Corporate Branch. The Traffic Supervisor schedules, assigns, and directs drivers and vehicles to transport steel/product and coordinates drivers according to customer requests in compliance with DOT regulations and company rules.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities. We also offermedical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability and group life insurance programs.Come join our team!

Responsibilities

• Communicates with sales/customers to determine driver needs and schedules and notifies drivers of assignments; enters assignment data in computer database.
• Responsible for performance management of drivers through performance feedback and disciplinary actions.
• Monitors daily driver inspection of all units and promptly addresses critical safety and Maintenance issues to ensure the drivers are not dispatching with DOT violations/Safety issues.
• Daily routing and route compliance of deliveries and pick-ups.
• Monitors driver compliance regulations with DOT and Company policies (physically inspect equipment daily).
• Ensures drivers complete routes daily.
• Assigns and directs drivers each day, maintain fleet equipment maintenance/work with fleet coordinator.
• Negotiates rates with outside carriers-Brokers, builds new carriers contacts with contract carriers and ensures their equipment meets DOT safety standards, also sets up and coordinate all hot shots.
• Monitors E-LOGS and DVIR’s (current system JJ KELLER-Encompass) to maintain DOT compliance and contacts individual drivers when issues need to be addressed.
• Must know the United States shipping lanes and legal requirements for Flatbed trucks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum 2-4 years of prior fleet dispatch experience and must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a distribution center.
• Familiarity with industrial services or distribution operations preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Proficiency in Spanish language a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized individual with a commitment to consistent attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability to assume additional responsibilities and accommodate customer requests.
• Ability to work independently, often under pressure/situations within a team environment.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment to perform a variety of tasks.
• Ability to build business relationships and collaborate effectively.
• Experience in flatbed operations and load securement a plus.
• Experience with Roadnet software or other dispatching software a plus.
• Must be able to interact with all levels of management.
• Must be flexible and willing to work “off schedule” on occasion.
• Knowledge of StelPlan a plus.