Transportation Supervisor - Overnight

FirstFleet Inc; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Werner Enterprises is seeking a Transportation Supervisor for the Cleveland, TN area. You will manage drivers, freight, and routes to ensure on-time pickups and deliveries during the 10:00 PM–6:00 AM shift, Monday–Friday.

The role emphasizes dispatch, load planning, and enforcing DOT regulations, with collaboration with shop technicians and customers. Requires 1–2 years in dispatch or fleet supervision, and TMS (TMW) experience with strong communication.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years dispatch or fleet supervision experience in trucking/transportation.
• Experience with Transport Management Systems (TMS), specifically TMW.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and Hours of Service rules.
• Strong verbal and written communication with professional phone etiquette.
• Proven ability to prioritize competing operational demands and multitask.
• Excellent problem-solving under time-sensitive constraints.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and track drivers and freight to guarantee on-time pickup and delivery.
• Confirm load assignments and ensure operational and safety procedures are upheld.
• Monitor and balance tractor/trailer pools across accounts.
• Coordinate with on-site shop technicians to expedite maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Act as the primary contact for customer accounts via phone and email.
• Deliver daily reports, communicate transit updates, and lead route check-ins.
• Monitor Hours of Service (HOS) and electronic logs (ELD) for DOT compliance.
• Review inbound trip paperwork, bills of lading, and delivery receipts promptly.

Skills

Dispatch & planning

TMS (TMW) experience

DOT/HOS knowledge

Customer communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Tools

TMW system

Job description

Come join our team! Our Transportation Supervisor out of the Cleveland, TN office requires the ability to manage a variety of responsibilities based on daily operational needs. The ideal candidate will excel in customer service, be highly organized, and have the ability to multitask while taking appropriate action with minimal supervision.

Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM, Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and track drivers and freight to guarantee on-time pickup and delivery.
• Confirm load assignments and ensure operational and safety procedures are strictly upheld.
• Monitor and balance tractor/trailer pools across accounts.
• Coordinate directly with on-site shop technicians to expedite maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customer accounts via phone and email.
• Deliver accurate daily reports, proactively communicate transit updates, and lead route execution check-ins.
• Monitor driver Hours of Service (HOS) and electronic logs (ELD) to ensure DOT compliance.
• Review and process inbound trip paperwork, bills of lading, and delivery receipts promptly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of dispatch, load planning, or fleet supervisory experience in the trucking/transportation industry.
• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS)—specifically TMW —is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and Hours of Service (HOS) rules.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with professional phone etiquette.
• Proven organizational ability with the capacity to prioritize competing operational demands.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills under time-sensitive constraints.

We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones.

This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law.

We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.

Werner Enterprises, Inc. (“Werner”) delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With Werner® 2025 revenues of nearly $3.0 billion, a modern truck and trailer fleet, more than 14,500 talented associates and our innovative Werner EDGE ® technology, we are an essential solutions provider for customers who value the integrity of their supply chain and require safe and exceptional on-time service.

In January 2026, Werner acquired FirstEnterprises, Inc. (“FirstFleet”), which generated more than $600 million in unaudited 2025 revenues.

Werner provides Dedicated and One-Way Truckload services as well as Logistics services that include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile.

Werner embraces inclusion as a core value and manages key risks and opportunities through a balanced sustainability strategy.