Transportation - Driver Supervisor (Night Shift)

TCI Transportation; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Competitive benefits

Job summary

TCI Transportation is seeking a hands-on Driver Supervisor – Night Shift to lead drivers, manage dispatch, and keep operations moving safely and efficiently. This role involves direct driver leadership, scheduling, safety, DOT compliance, and day-to-day operations in a fast-paced transportation environment.

You’ll work with drivers, dispatchers, maintenance, and HR to ensure superior customer service and on-time performance. Salary is $69,000–$74,000 with incentives on a night shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader with experience guiding drivers and front-line teams.
• Proven ability to manage dispatch, safety, DOT compliance, and scheduling.
• Strong customer-service orientation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations to ensure routes, schedules, drivers, and commitments are met.
• Select, train, coach, and develop drivers and provide ongoing feedback.
• Oversee dispatch and scheduling, adjust as needed for changes.
• Promote safety and enforce company safety standards.
• Track performance metrics and report results in meetings.
• Maintain customer relationships and meet expectations.
• Leverage technology to boost performance and efficiency.
• Ensure payroll and administrative processes are accurate and timely.

Skills

Strong leadership

Administrative skills

Excellent communication

Confidence with professional drivers

Customer-first mindset

Strong organization

Decision making under pressure

Transportation technology familiarity

Ethics and confidentiality

Collaborative leadership

Tools

Samsara

ELDs

McLeod

Customer portals

Driver recruiting tech

Job description

Lead the Night. Support the Drivers. Keep Operations Moving.

Driver Supervisor – Night Shift

$69,000–$74,000 Annual Base Salary + Incentives

Night Shift | Rotating 12-Hour Shifts | 4:00 PM Start Time Schedule: Sunday-Tuesday + every other Saturday

Lead people. Drive safety. Deliver results.

TCI Transportation is looking for a hands-on Driver Supervisor who can lead from the front, support our professional drivers, and keep a fast-moving transportation operation running safely and efficiently.

This isn't a desk-only supervisory role. You'll be directly involved in driver leadership, dispatch, customer service, safety, DOT compliance, scheduling, equipment coordination, and day-to-day operations. You'll work closely with drivers, dispatchers, maintenance, customers, Safety, Recruiting, HR, and Operations leadership to keep the operation moving.

If you're a strong people leader who understands transportation and enjoys solving problems in real time, this could be the opportunity for you.

Schedule & Compensation

Base Salary: $69,000–$74,000 Annually

Plus Incentives

Night Shift

4:00 PM Start Time

Rotating 12-Hour Shifts

This role also requires flexibility to respond to operational emergencies and occasional holiday needs when necessary.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Lead Daily Operations by ensuring routes, schedules, drivers, and customer commitments are executed successfully.
• Lead & Develop Drivers through interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, counseling, and ongoing development.
• Manage Dispatch & Scheduling by ensuring drivers report as scheduled and making dispatch adjustments when operational needs change.
• Champion Safety by reinforcing TCI safety standards, monitoring performance, and helping build a strong safety culture.
• Own Performance Metrics by working with customers to establish attainable goals and reporting results through weekly KPI and monthly performance meetings.
• Support the Customer by maintaining strong relationships, addressing operational needs, and ensuring TCI meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Use Technology to Drive Performance through systems including Samsara, ELDs, McLeod, customer portals, and driver recruiting technology.
• Support Payroll & Administrative Accuracy by ensuring required payroll and operational processes are completed correctly and on time.

Be the Leader Our Drivers Can Count On

The Driver Supervisor plays a direct role in building and maintaining a successful driver team.

You'll be responsible for:

• Hiring, training, coaching, and developing drivers
• Providing feedback, counseling, and disciplinary action when needed
• Scheduling road tests for new drivers
• Monitoring equipment condition and coordinating repairs with TCI Maintenance
• Completing accident and injury reporting and participating in investigations
• Partnering with Operations, Recruiting, Safety, and Human Resources on employment decisions
• Identifying opportunities to improve safety and operational flow

Safety & Compliance Matter

Transportation doesn't work without safety—and this position plays a critical role in protecting our drivers, customers, and operation.

You'll help ensure:

• DOT & FMCSA compliance
• Driver Hours of Service compliance
• ELD accuracy and auditing
• Drivers have sufficient DOT hours for assigned work
• Log discrepancies are identified and addressed
• Safety policies and procedures are consistently followed
• Safety concerns are coordinated with Operations, Safety, and HR when necessary

What Makes You a Great Fit

We're looking for someone who brings...

• Strong leadership and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence working directly with professional drivers
• A customer-first mindset
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Comfort making decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn and use transportation technology
• Strong business ethics and confidentiality
• A collaborative, team-oriented leadership style

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who can stay composed, solve problems, hold people accountable, and keep an operation moving when things don't go according to plan. The role requires strong communication, accuracy, teamwork, and flexibility.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Route & Schedule Execution
• Driver Performance & Development
• Safety & DOT Compliance
• Hours of Service Compliance
• Customer Satisfaction
• Operational KPIs
• Equipment Readiness
• Dispatch & Scheduling Accuracy
• Driver Retention & Team Culture

Why Join TCI?

At TCI, our Driver Supervisors are an important link between our drivers, customers, and Operations team.

You'll have the opportunity to lead people, solve real operational challenges, develop drivers, work directly with customers, and make decisions that have an immediate impact on the success of the operation.

What You Can Expect

• $69,000–$74,000 Annual Base Salary + Incentives
• Night Shift with a 4:00 PM Start
• Rotating 12-Hour Shifts
• Hands-On Leadership Responsibility
• Fast-Paced Transportation Operations
• Career Growth & Leadership Development
• Cross-Functional Support
• Competitive Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

About TCI Transportation

Over 45 Years and Counting

Since 1978, TCI Transportation has grown from a family-owned operation into a nationwide transportation company serving customers across the United States.

Today, TCI provides a broad range of transportation solutions including dedicated logistics, truck leasing and rental, fleet maintenance, truck sales, and workforce solutions.

Our success is built around the people who keep our customers moving—from our professional drivers and frontline leaders to our maintenance, safety, recruiting, and corporate teams.

We're growing. We're evolving. And we're looking for strong leaders who want to grow with us.

Ready to Lead the Night?

If you're ready to lead drivers, solve operational challenges, champion safety, and keep a transportation operation moving, we'd like to meet you.