Transportation Supervisor

Vistar; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Vistar in Arlington, TX is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead driver teams and ensure on-time, safe deliveries. You will coordinate training, monitor DOT logs, and work with management to optimize routes and daily operations.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and teamwork, with a 3:00am start time and a Monday–Friday schedule. Starting salary is $72,000–$75,000 with a potential annual bonus, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years transportation or related experience including knowledge of DOT and safety regulations.
• Supervisory or leadership experience in transportation settings preferred.
• Experience operating computerized fleet management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervises associates including staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution.
• Assist in scheduling and ensuring timely deliveries and pickups; ride with drivers for training/evaluation.
• Assist Transportation/Operations Manager with daily administration of transportation and delivery functions; review logs and expense reports.
• Ensure drivers and vehicles comply with DOT and OpCo regulations; monitor safety practices and use of safety equipment.
• Maintain and review driver paperwork including DVIRs, invoices, trip reports, fuel tickets, and DOT logs.
• Coordinate tracking of driver information (license status, tickets, accidents) and safety data.
• Support cost control by helping minimize operating expenses and optimize routing.

Skills

Driver supervision

DOT compliance

Fleet coordination

Safety training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Fleet management software

Payroll knowledge

DOT regulatory systems

Job description

Company Description:

Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America's leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. The company has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what's right, and giving back to the communities they serve.

Job Description:

5 DAY WORK WEEK! NO WEEKENDS!

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3:00am until finish
• Pay: Starting at $72,000 - $75,000 plus annual bonus potential
• Air-conditioned warehouse

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

Responsible for supervision and training of drivers at Operating Company (OpCo), and for ensuring deliveries are made in safe, efficient and timely manner. Assists with monitoring Department of Transportation (DOT) logs, ensures drivers are in compliance with all DOT and OpCo regulations, and coordinates the tracking of all relevant information on drivers. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution. Assists in scheduling as well as ensuring deliveries and pickups are made in a timely manner. Rides with drivers for training and/or evaluation purposes.
• Assists Transportation/Operations Manager with overall day-to-day administration of transportation and delivery functions, which may include calculating driver payroll, reviewing driver trip logs and expense reports, identifying and resolving problems, and ensuring that drivers are compliant with DOT and OpCo regulations. Operates computer keyboard to enter and access data in automated fleet management system.
• Ensures drivers fulfill duties safely by monitoring vehicle safety, safe usage of ramps and handcarts, seat and weight belt use, and safe lifting and product-handling practices. May attend quarterly safety meetings.
• Coordinates tracking of all relevant information on drivers, such as license status, traffic tickets, accidents and other risk and safety-related data.
• Ensures accurate completion of all delivery and driver-related paperwork including invoices, cash receipts, collection register, trip reports, fuel tickets, deposit slips, DOT logs, Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR), driver qualification files and accident reporting.
• Ensures maintenance of all trucks, tractors and trailers through detailed review of post-trip inspections.
• Works in conjunction with Transportation or Operations Manager to minimize operating expenses and to ensure all deliveries are efficiently routed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

2-4 years transportation or related experience including knowledge of DOT and safety regulations, along with experience in operation of computerized fleet management systems

Transportation or related Supervisory experience

Preferred qualifications:

Associates/2-year technical - Business management, logistics or related area

4-6 years transportation experience including knowledge of DOT and safety regulations, along with experience in operation of computerized fleet management systems within foodservice industry

1 - 3 years Supervisory experience within foodservice industry

Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) certified

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.