Transportation Supervisor

Performance Food Group (New); Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group in Tampa, FL, seeks a Transportation Supervisor to oversee drivers, ensure safe, efficient, on-time deliveries, and monitor DOT logs. You will supervise staff, train drivers, and coordinate daily operations.

This role requires knowledge of DOT regulations and fleet management systems; you will participate in safety meetings, manage paperwork, and help minimize operating costs through efficient routing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience required.
• 2–4 years of transportation or related experience.
• Knowledge of DOT and safety regulations; experience with fleet management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff including staffing, training, coaching and performance management.
• Rides with drivers for training and evaluation and assists in scheduling.
• Assists in daily administration of transportation and delivery functions; reviews logs and expenses.
• Ensures driver safety and DOT/compliance; maintains trip logs and DVIRs.
• Coordinates driver information such as license status and accidents.
• Ensures delivery paperwork and truck maintenance records are completed.
• Supports cost control by efficient routing and reducing expenses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staffing

Training

Coaching

Performance management

Problem resolution

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Associates/2-year technical Business management, logistics or related area

Tools

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

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.

Benefits

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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.