Transportation Fleet Supervisor – Drive Impact & Growth

DHL; Byhalia (MS); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription

Discounted Stock Purchase

401K

Generous PTO

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee truck fleet operations, develop efficient delivery schedules, and maintain accurate vehicle records. The role emphasizes achieving high service levels while controlling costs and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with preferred background in transportation and fleet management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, required.
• Experience in transportation and fleet management, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the truck fleet to assure high service levels at minimum expense.
• Maintain accurate files on vehicle use, condition, and maintenance.
• Ensure tractors and trailers are effectively utilized by developing efficient delivery schedules.
• Implement an inspection program to safeguard the equipment and a maintenance program to keep equipment in effective operating condition.
• Recommend the appropriate specifications for new equipment.
• Recommend programs to the Transportation Manager on improving the operation of the fleet.
• Provide a level of delivery service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Direct the operations of the clerical staff and drivers to achieve prescribed objectives.
• Develop and maintain a productive work team by hiring, training, and professional development.
• Match the skill and background of associates to the work required.
• Apply sound communication and motivational techniques, supervise, counsel, and discipline subordinates.
• Implement performance evaluation system for recommending promotions, wage increases, and terminations.
• Implement a driver safety program.
• Process bills of lading, making sure that proper charges are billed in the appropriate manner.
• Establish a trip reporting procedure and process the trip reports from all drivers and shipments.
• Assure the timely creation and filing of Department of Transportation reports.

Skills

Fleet management

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee truck fleet operations, develop efficient delivery schedules, and maintain accurate vehicle records. The role emphasizes achieving high service levels while controlling costs and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with preferred background in transportation and fleet management.