Transportation Supervisor - Nights

Cheney Brothers, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheney Brothers, Inc. is seeking a Driver Supervisor to oversee driver training, scheduling, and compliance with DOT and company regulations. The role ensures safe, timely deliveries and accurate documentation across the transportation team.

The incumbent will monitor DOT logs, supervise staff, and coordinate with the Transportation/Operations Manager to optimize routing and reduce expenses while maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• DOT regulations knowledge required.
• 2-4 years transportation or related experience.
• Experience operating computerized fleet management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises associates including staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution.
• Assists Transportation/Operations Manager with daily administration of transportation and delivery functions.
• Monitors safety practices: vehicle use, ramps, handcarts, seat belts and safe lifting procedures.
• Tracks driver information: license status, tickets, accidents and risk data.
• Ensures completion of driver paperwork: DVIRs, invoices, trip reports and logs.
• Coordinates maintenance review of trucks, tractors and trailers; supports cost minimization and efficient routing.

Skills

DOT regulations knowledge

Transportation experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CDL Class A

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

• 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

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.

Position 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.

Required 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
• Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) certified.