Transportation Operations Manager & Driver Trainer

Quirch Foods, LLC; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Personal Time off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Quirch Foods, LLC in Vernon, CA is seeking an experienced Transportation Supervisor to manage driver operations, scheduling, and records. You will lead driver training, ensure safety inspections, and coordinate with the warehouse and sales teams to resolve delivery issues.

The role requires strong organizational and leadership skills, familiarity with AS400 or similar systems, and knowledge of DOT/OSHA rules. A CDL is a plus, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of transportation or logistics experience.
• 2+ years in an operational transportation role.
• Knowledge of DOT and OSHA rules and regulations strongly desired.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage databases detailing transport activities, finances, staff schedules, and records.
• Provide leadership to build relationships with professional drivers.
• Review daily driver paperwork (DVIR, invoices, fuel & hotel receipts).
• Schedule routes to maximize capacity and service efficiency.
• Act as mediator between sales, drivers, and customers to resolve delivery issues.
• Oversee driver vehicle pre- and post-trip inspections and audit storage of reports.
• Train drivers (new hires, refreshers, remedial trainings).
• Coordinate with fleet service providers and yard jockeys; monitor DOT compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety procedures

DOT rules

Tools

AS400 systems

Samsara

Job description

Quirch Foods, LLC in Vernon, CA is seeking an experienced Transportation Supervisor to manage driver operations, scheduling, and records. You will lead driver training, ensure safety inspections, and coordinate with the warehouse and sales teams to resolve delivery issues.

The role requires strong organizational and leadership skills, familiarity with AS400 or similar systems, and knowledge of DOT/OSHA rules. A CDL is a plus, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.