Transportation Supervisor

Core-Mark; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the foodservice industry is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee driver training and compliance with DOT regulations. This role involves direct supervision of drivers, ensuring safe and timely deliveries, and maintaining operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience in transportation management and a CDL A License. Join a team dedicated to supporting independent restaurant owners and enhancing operational strategies.

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years experience in Transportation or related experience.
• Experience in operation of computerized fleet management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and trains drivers for safe and efficient deliveries.
• Monitors compliance with DOT regulations and coordinates tracking of driver information.
• Ensures accurate completion of delivery-related paperwork.

Skills

Knowledge of DOT regulations

Supervisory skills

Education

Associates/2-year technical

Tools

Computerized fleet management systems

Job description

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 each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description

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.

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.

In cab coaching and instructions to educate, coach and re-train on all aspects of the CDL Delivery Driver Position. This position will require you to be out on road 90% of the time.

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.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Associates/2-year technical

4 - 6 Years experience in Transportation experience including knowledge of DOT and safety regulations, along with experience in operation of computerized fleet management systems within foodservice industry. Supervisory experience.

Possess a CDL A License

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.