Transportation Supervisor

Performance Foodservice; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock purchase plan

401K match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in New Jersey is seeking a Driver Supervisor to oversee operating company drivers, ensuring deliveries are safe, efficient, and timely. You will monitor DOT logs and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating driver information and schedules.

You will also train staff, support day-to-day transportation operations, and help maintain safe driving practices within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Supervise and train drivers, ensuring safe, timely deliveries.
• Monitor DOT logs and driver compliance with DOT/OpCo regulations.
• Coordinate driver data and paperwork; assist in daily transportation operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise associates including staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution.
• Schedules deliveries and rides with drivers; provides on-the-job training and evaluation.
• Assist Transportation/Operations Manager with day-to-day admin of transportation, payroll review and issue resolution.
• Ensure safe vehicle operation and proper use of safety equipment; attend safety meetings as needed.
• Maintain driver records: logs, DVIRs, reports, and relevant paperwork.

Skills

Supervision

Training

Coaching

Performance management

Problem resolution

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CDL Certification

Tools

Fleet management system

Job description

• 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

Job Description

• 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.

Required 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
• CDL Certified

Compensation

$64,000 - $85,000; bonus opportunity 20% of base salary