Transportation Supervisor: Lead Driver Training & Safety

Performance Foodservice; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in the Midwest seeks a Transportation Supervisor to supervise and train drivers, ensuring deliveries are safe, efficient and timely. You will monitor DOT logs and ensure driver compliance within the OpCo framework, while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Travel is required, up to 50% with overnight stays. You will assist the Transportation/Operations Manager with day-to-day administration, payroll reviews, driver records, and regulatory compliance, while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent 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.

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 throughout the Midwest for training and/or evaluation purposes.
• Assists Transportation/Operations Manager with overall day-to-day administration of transportation and delivery functions, including payroll reviews and expense reports, ensuring driver compliance with DOT and OpCo regulations.
• Monitors vehicle safety, ramp/handcart usage, seat/weight belt use, and safe lifting and product handling practices; attends quarterly safety meetings as needed.
• Coordinates tracking of driver information such as license status, tickets, accidents and risk data.
• Ensures completion of delivery and driver paperwork (invoices, DVIRs, logs, etc.).
• Maintains trucks, tractors and trailers through post-trip inspections; supports route optimization and cost control.

Skills

DOT regulations knowledge

Fleet management

Training & supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Performance Foodservice in the Midwest seeks a Transportation Supervisor to supervise and train drivers, ensuring deliveries are safe, efficient and timely. You will monitor DOT logs and ensure driver compliance within the OpCo framework, while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Travel is required, up to 50% with overnight stays. You will assist the Transportation/Operations Manager with day-to-day administration, payroll reviews, driver records, and regulatory compliance, while