Transportation Supervisor: Lead Fleet, Safety & Efficiency

Lever, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Daniels Health is seeking a hands-on Transportation Supervisor to lead our driver team at our medical waste treatment facility in Arlington, TX. The role emphasizes safety, operational efficiency, and team development in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.

You will supervise routes, optimize performance, and coordinate with plant operations, sales, and field service while ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a transportation management or supervisory role.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations, log books, and safety compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, or flex hours as needed.
• Valid DOT medical certificate (or ability to obtain).
• Proven experience improving processes and reducing operational costs.
• Ability to safely load, block, and secure cargo.
• Class B or Class A CDL.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily pre-departure support: load trucks, verify manifests and routes, conduct quality checks, and lead weekly safety meetings.
• Monitor driver routing and productivity, ensuring adherence to assigned routes and service standards.
• Maintain strong communication between plant operations, sales, and field service teams.
• Conduct daily route debriefs to resolve issues and improve customer service.
• Manage driver performance, conduct evaluations, and support professional development.
• Coordinate vehicle servicing and resolve equipment issues to maintain fleet performance.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and Daniels’ safety standards.
• Oversee quality checks on all products loaded/unloaded from trucks.
• Control operational costs by managing headcount, overtime, and route efficiency.
• Step in as a driver when needed to maintain service continuity.

Skills

DOT regulations

Log books

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office

CDL

Class A CDL

Class B CDL

Transportation management

Leadership

Schedule flexibility

Job description

Daniels Health is seeking a hands-on Transportation Supervisor to lead our driver team at our medical waste treatment facility in Arlington, TX. The role emphasizes safety, operational efficiency, and team development in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.

You will supervise routes, optimize performance, and coordinate with plant operations, sales, and field service while ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and safety standards.