Transportation Supervisor

MaineGuide; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) with Employer Match

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Maine is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee driver training, delivery scheduling, and DOT compliance, ensuring safe, efficient, on-time operations.

You will ride along for training, manage driver records, and coordinate with leadership to improve route efficiency while maintaining safety standards. This role requires a CDL and 2–4 years in transportation.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL with clean driving record.
• 2–4 years in transportation or related field.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety requirements.
• Experience using fleet management software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise drivers, staffing, coaching, performance management, and issue resolution.
• Assist with scheduling and ensure timely deliveries and pickups.
• Ride along with drivers for training and evaluation.
• Administer transportation functions, review logs, expense reports, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure drivers comply with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Enter and access data using fleet management systems.
• Promote safe work practices and monitor vehicle safety and equipment usage.
• Maintain driver records, licenses, citations, accidents, and safety information.
• Ensure accurate delivery and driver documentation (DOT logs, DVIRs, invoices).
• Coordinate with Transportation and Operations leadership to optimize routes and reduce costs.

Skills

Supervision

DOT compliance

Scheduling

People management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fleet management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• 401(k) with Employer Match


• Education Assistance


• Paid Time Off and much more


• Growth opportunities performing essential work supporting America's food distribution system


• Safe and inclusive work environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary

Responsible for supervision and training of drivers at the Operating Company (OpCo), ensuring deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and on time. Assists with monitoring Department of Transportation (DOT) logs, ensuring driver compliance with DOT and company regulations, and coordinating the tracking of driver-related information. Functions as a team member within the department and organization and performs other duties as assigned to support business objectives.

Position Responsibilities

• Supervise associates, including staffing, training, coaching, performance management, and problem resolution.


• Assist with scheduling and ensure timely completion of deliveries and pickups.


• Ride along with drivers for training and evaluation purposes.


• Provide day-to-day administration of transportation and delivery functions, including reviewing driver trip logs, expense reports, and compliance documentation.


• Ensure drivers comply with DOT regulations and company policies.


• Enter and access data using computerized fleet management systems.


• Promote safe work practices by monitoring vehicle safety, lifting techniques, seatbelt use, and proper equipment usage.


• Coordinate and maintain driver records, including license status, citations, accidents, and other safety-related information.


• Ensure accurate completion of delivery and driver documentation, including DOT logs, Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs), accident reporting, invoices, and related paperwork.


• Review pre-trip and post-trip inspections and ensure maintenance of trucks, tractors, and trailers.


• Partner with Transportation and Operations leadership to minimize operating expenses and improve route efficiency.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Schedule is 3am start Monday - Friday, with rotating Saturday coverage.

Qualifications:

• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).


• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.


• 2-4 years of transportation or related experience.


• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety requirements.


• Experience using computerized fleet management systems.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.


• Able to work Monday-Friday | 3:00 AM-12:00 PM

Company description

Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Awards and Accolades

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.