Transportation Supervisor: Lead 50–100 Drivers (Safety & Ops)

Perdue Farms; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Transportation Supervisor in Prince George, Virginia, to lead 50–100 professional drivers, oversee yard assets, and ensure safe, efficient operations across Perdue Foods and AgriBusiness.

You will manage 24/7 transportation activities, uphold safety and regulatory compliance with DOT/FMCSA standards, develop high-performing teams, and drive continuous improvement in delivery performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of transportation, distribution, or logistics experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate strong communication and project management skills.
• Possess general knowledge of FMCSA and DOT guidelines.
• Demonstrate detailed geographical knowledge of the Eastern United States.
• Possess prior supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Review safety systems to ensure drivers meet or exceed safety compliance goals.
• Coach drivers who fall below industry guidelines.
• Manage compliance with all DOT and FMCSA standards for driver requirements.
• Complete audits on driver safety expectations aligned with DOT, FMCSA, and Perdue Fleet Safety standards.
• Manage trailer inventories at Perdue and third-party freezer locations.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding steps, including ride‑along and 30-, 60-, and 90‑day follow‑ups.
• Review daily KPI reports on fleet efficiency, including backhauls, loads per driver, empty miles, downtime, and on‑time delivery.
• Provide constructive feedback to drivers in person and follow standard operating procedures for driver accountability.
• Conduct new hire interviews in person.
• Develop and implement fleet retention plans addressing current challenges and retention goals for new and existing drivers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

DOT/FMCSA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or 10 years of relevant experience

Job description

Perdue Farms is seeking a Transportation Supervisor in Prince George, Virginia, to lead 50–100 professional drivers, oversee yard assets, and ensure safe, efficient operations across Perdue Foods and AgriBusiness.

You will manage 24/7 transportation activities, uphold safety and regulatory compliance with DOT/FMCSA standards, develop high-performing teams, and drive continuous improvement in delivery performance.