Transportation Supervisor

W3Global; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global seeks an experienced Transportation Supervisor in Hayward, CA to lead a 12–15 truck fleet and manage daily dispatch, routing, and driver assignments. You will coordinate with warehouse teams to ensure on-time deliveries while maintaining safety, DOT compliance, and strong driver performance.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of transportation operations, the ability to optimize routes, and the capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in transportation, fleet, logistics, distribution, or delivery operations.
• Supervising drivers or transportation personnel experience.
• Experience managing a commercial delivery fleet; 10+ trucks preferred.
• Strong understanding of dispatching, routing, scheduling, and delivery operations.
• Knowledge of DOT, driver safety, vehicle maintenance, and transportation compliance requirements.
• California meal and rest period knowledge preferred.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience in food distribution, restaurant delivery, DSD, or similar environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transportation and delivery operations for a fleet of 12–15 trucks.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery to restaurant customers across Northern California.
• Manage dispatching, routing, scheduling, and driver assignments.
• Monitor routes to improve efficiency, delivery times, and utilization.
• Coordinate with warehouse and operations to resolve delivery issues.
• Supervise and coach transportation personnel; evaluate performance.
• Ensure driver attendance and adherence to company policies.
• Ensure DOT, meal/rest period compliance and safety standards.
• Promote safe driving and a strong safety culture.
• Maintain and coordinate maintenance, inspections, and fleet readiness.
• Track and resolve delivery concerns and missed deliveries.

Skills

Dispatching

Routing

Scheduling

Driver supervision

Fleet management

DOT compliance

Safety knowledge

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Accountability

Food distribution experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Transportation Supervisor to oversee our delivery fleet and transportation operations in Hayward, CA. This position will be responsible for ensuring our customers receive their products accurately and on time while maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient transportation operation.

The Transportation Supervisor will oversee a fleet of approximately 12-15 trucks, manage day-to-day dispatch and delivery activities, monitor driver performance, and ensure compliance with company, DOT, and meal/rest period requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transportation or fleet professional to step into a key operational leadership role. The current Transportation Supervisor is available to assist with training and transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transportation and delivery operations for a fleet of approximately 12-15 trucks.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of products to restaurant customers throughout Northern California.
• Manage daily dispatching, routing, scheduling, and driver assignments.
• Monitor routes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, delivery times, and utilization.
• Ensure proper order fulfillment and coordinate with warehouse and operations teams to resolve delivery issues.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate drivers and transportation personnel.
• Monitor driver attendance, job performance, productivity, and adherence to company policies.
• Ensure compliance with meal and rest period requirements, DOT regulations, and company safety standards.
• Promote safe driving practices and maintain a strong safety culture across transportation operations.
• Monitor the condition, maintenance, and readiness of trucks and transportation equipment.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and other fleet-related requirements.
• Address vehicle or equipment issues promptly to minimize operational downtime.
• Track and resolve customer delivery concerns, service issues, and missed or delayed deliveries.
• Maintain accurate transportation, driver, vehicle, and compliance records.
• Work closely with management and other departments to support operational goals and customer service.
• Identify process improvements that increase route efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall delivery performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in transportation, fleet, logistics, distribution, or delivery operations.
• Previous experience supervising drivers or transportation personnel.
• Experience managing a commercial delivery fleet; experience with 10+ trucks is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of dispatching, routing, scheduling, and delivery operations.
• Knowledge of DOT, driver safety, vehicle maintenance, and transportation compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of California meal and rest period requirements is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to hold drivers accountable while maintaining a positive and professional work environment.
• Experience in food distribution, restaurant delivery, DSD, or a similar environment is a plus.