Transportation Supervisor: Fleet & Safety Leader

CLP Circular Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Circular Services is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee daily transportation operations at a single facility in Austin, TX. You will supervise drivers, coordinate schedules, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations and safety standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and problem-solving to resolve route challenges and maintain reliable service, while collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, and Safety teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in transportation, logistics, fleet operations, or related environment.
• 1+ years supervising drivers, transportation teams, or frontline workers.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations, transportation safety, and vehicle inspections.
• Experience coordinating driver schedules, routes, and daily activities.
• Strong leadership to coach, develop, and hold employees accountable.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily transportation operations at the facility, ensuring routes are on time and safe.
• Direct supervision of drivers including scheduling, PTO, performance coaching, and development.
• Coordinate driver assignments, route schedules, and staffing to meet service expectations.
• Ensure drivers complete pre/post-trip inspections and required paperwork accurately.
• Monitor DOT compliance, company policies, and safety procedures; maintain licenses and medical certificates.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure vehicles are inspected, registered, and available for safe operation.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and evaluating drivers.
• Conduct regular driver meetings and communicate safety updates and performance expectations.
• Use telematics and routing software to monitor performance and identify improvements.
• Support driver safety training initiatives and coaching.
• Perform routine compliance reviews and address safety or regulatory concerns.
• Partner with Ops, Customer Service, Maintenance, and Safety to resolve disruptions.
• Monitor transportation expenses to identify cost savings opportunities.
• Maintain accurate transportation records and assist with audits and asset management.
• Provide route coverage or driving duties when needed and qualified.
• Promote safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties to support facility operations.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Circular Services is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee daily transportation operations at a single facility in Austin, TX. You will supervise drivers, coordinate schedules, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations and safety standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and problem-solving to resolve route challenges and maintain reliable service, while collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, and Safety teams.