Transportation - Driver Supervisor (Night Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

TCI Transportation is seeking a hands-on Driver Supervisor for the night shift to lead operations, mentor drivers, and ensure safe, on-time service. You will directly influence dispatch, safety compliance, scheduling, and performance metrics in a fast-paced, rotating 12-hour shift environment.

This role requires leading from the front, collaborating with maintenance, safety, HR, and operations to keep routes running smoothly while upholding DOT compliance and customer commitments.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn and use transportation technology.
• Strong business ethics and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Driver leadership

Customer-first

Organization

Decision making

Transportation technology

Business ethics

Team leadership

Tools

Samsara

ELDs

McLeod

Customer portals

Driver recruiting tech

Job description

Route & Schedule Execution

Rotating 12-Hour Shifts

Hands-On Leadership Responsibility

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

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

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

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

• 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

• 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.

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.