Transportation Supervisor

McLane; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to directly supervise a team of Drivers and ensure safe, timely deliveries. The role requires overseeing routing, dispatch procedures, and DOT compliance while coordinating with distribution center teams.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in transport management within food distribution, knowledge of DOT regs, and proficiency in AS/400 or routing software, plus MS Office basics. Flexibility to work varied schedules is needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of transportation management experience in the food distribution industry.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• AS/400 experience is preferred.
• Truck routing software experience preferred.
• Ability to work a varied and flexible schedule.
• Basic competency with Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision for a group of Drivers.
• Ensure safe, timely, and accurate deliveries via routing and dispatch procedures.
• Review driver logs and DOT compliance requirements.
• Coordinate activities with other distribution center departments.
• Handle additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AS/400

Truck routing software

MS Office

Job description

Open — McLane has a posting for this job. Posted 19 Sep 2026.

This posting

About this job

Take your career further!

The McLane team is the driving force behind our success. A diverse group of professionals, from Sales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics, work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. Their dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit are essential to achieving our goals and supporting other teams within the organization. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to learn from industry leaders, develop your skills, and build lasting connections with colleagues nationwide.

The Transportation Supervisor provides direct supervision for a group of assigned Drivers.

Benefits you can count on:

• Pay rate: $80,000 to $92,000 per year.
• This role is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan with a target incentive of 10% of your base annual salary.
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you’ll do as a Transportation Supervisor:

• Achieve safe, timely, and accurate deliveries to customers via a thorough working knowledge of multi-stop routing systems and dispatch procedures.
• Review driver logs, hours of service, and other DOT requirements to ensure compliance with all state, local and federal regulations.
• Coordinate activities with other distribution center departments to ensure that accurate and timely deliveries occur.
• This position has additional duties. Special projects may be assigned at the position supervisor's discretion.

Qualifications you’ll bring as a Transportation Supervisor:

• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Have at least 1 year of transportation management experience in the food distribution industry.
• Be knowledgeable about DOT regulations.
• AS/400 experience is preferred.
• Truck routing software experience preferred.
• Be able to work a varied and flexible schedule.
• Have basic competency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of teammates for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the Restaurant, Retail, and E-Commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing teammate training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/

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