Transportation Supervisor

Performance Food Group (New); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K employer match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a Transportation Supervisor in Portland, OR to supervise and train drivers, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely deliveries. You will monitor DOT logs, enforce regulations, and coordinate driver information, while supporting day-to-day transportation operations and continuous improvement within the OpCo network.

The role requires hands-on coaching, scheduling support, payroll review, and close collaboration with the Transportation/Operations Manager to optimize

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related experience accepted.
• 2–4 years in transportation or related field with DOT knowledge.
• Experience with fleet management systems and safety regulations preferred.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise drivers and staff, including scheduling, coaching and performance management.
• Assist in DOT log review, payroll calculations and compliance with regulations.
• Monitor vehicle safety, equipment handling and safe lifting practices.
• Maintain driver records, DVIRs, logs, and related documentation.
• Coordinate route planning to optimize deliveries and reduce costs.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support transportation operations.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Safety awareness

DOT regulations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates degree (business/logistics)

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Company Description:

Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America's leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. The company has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what's right, and giving back to the communities they serve.

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

• 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.

Major Functional 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.

Qualifications:

Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Required 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.

Preferred qualifications:

Preferred Education: Associates/2-year technical Business management, logistics or related area.

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

Preferred Professional Certification(s): Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) certified.

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.