Transportation Supervisor

CHS; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) / pension

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Development and training opportunities

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Lewistown, ID is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead drivers across a regional footprint. You will coordinate with DOT Safety, Dispatch, Fleet Management, and Maintenance to plan transportation projects and driver schedules.

The role requires managing performance, safety, and engagement through data-driven coaching. Busy seasons demand longer days and occasional weekends. A strong background in supply chain, trucking operations, and regulatory requirements is essential, with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Transportation and Logistics.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 2 years of experience in agriculture, energy, or seasonal-driven industries with fluctuating transportation demand.
• Class A CDL preferred.
• Experience managing commercial drivers in a DOT-regulated environment.
• Strong proficiency with TMS, telematics, driver scorecards, and fleet tools.
• Proven ability to improve driver performance, safety, and engagement through coaching and data insights.
• Experience partnering with EH&S and Fleet Maintenance on safety programs and preventive actions.
• Experience leading change or standardizing processes across locations or teams.
• Relevant certifications in transportation, safety, or supply chain preferred.
• Pre-employment screening may be required per job requirements and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Own the initial communication loop to fleet maintenance when issues arise with an asset requiring repairs.
• Ensure driver compliance with regulatory, safety, and operational requirements across hiring, training and daily execution.
• Manage a team of drivers across multiple business units within your region, lead meetings, evaluate KPIs and deliver reviews.
• Partner with HR and Talent Acquisition to standardize hiring processes based on DOT compliance and endorsements.
• Administer driver instruction and compliance materials, and support training execution with EH&S.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures and regulations.
• Coordinate driver schedules and asset assignments using TMS, telematics, or manual planning.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Supply chain & transportation exp

Communication skills

Regulatory awareness (DOT)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred in business or related field

Tools

TMS

Telematics

Driver scorecards

Fleet tools

Job description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

CHS is looking for a Transportation Supervisor to join our team in Lewistown, ID. This individual will directly manage drivers across a region and work closely with our DOT Safety, Dispatch, Fleet Management, and Maintenance teams to coordinate transportation projects and driver schedules.

CHS has extensive busy seasons during spring planting and fall harvest, and the Transportation Supervisor will need to be available to work longer days and occasional weekends during our busy seasons as needed to support business needs.

Responsibilities

• Own the initial communication loop to fleet maintenance when issues arise with an asset that requires internal or 3rd party repairs.
• Ensure driver compliance with all regulatory, safety, and operational requirements across hiring, training, and daily execution.
• Manage a team of drivers across multiple business units within your set region, leading team meetings, evaluating performance against KPIs and scorecards, and delivering regular reviews.
• Partner with HR and Talent Acquisition teams to ensure a standardized hiring process is utilized based on DOT compliance, regulations, & endorsements. This may include seasonal hiring.
• Administer driver instruction and compliance materials, to both new and existing drivers, while supporting training execution and program delivery in collaboration with EH&S.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures and regulations.
• Be responsible for the reporting of the new IRP/IFTA Distance & Fuel Log process, to all Primeland and Sun Basin locations.
• Together with the location managers and the transportation group, coordinate driver schedules and asset assignments using TMS, telematics, or manual planning which is common in our geography.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• High School diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Transportation and Logistics

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• 2 years of experience in agriculture, energy, or seasonal‑driven industries with fluctuating transportation demand
• Class A CDL preferred
• Experience managing commercial drivers in a DOT-regulated environment
• Strong proficiency with TMS, telematics, driver scorecards, and fleet tools
• Proven ability to improve driver performance, safety, and engagement through coaching and data insights
• Experience partnering with EH&S and Fleet Maintenance on safety programs and preventive actions
• Experience leading change or standardizing processes across locations or teams
• Relevant certifications in transportation, safety, or supply chain preferred
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.