Driver Supervisor Job Description
Driver supervisor
provides technical support to plant personnel regarding OSHA regulations, state environmental regulations, and federal DOT regulations.
Driver Supervisor Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective driver supervisor job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included driver supervisor job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Interprets, trains associates on and consistently enforces company policies, protocols and procedures including but not limited to food safety, DOT, record keeping
Supervise compliance with Company policies and/or processes by action and speech
Regularly audit areas such as driver logs, record keeping, driver work practices, equipment conditions, are in compliance with company policy and DOT regulations
Maintain all drivers’ logs, qualification files, compliance information, safety even records, vehicle maintenance documents, to ensure complete company policy and DOT compliance for all assigned facilities
Maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of company operations, policies and procedures
Provides support, advice and guidance to drivers and monitors in responding to a variety of issues
Working with Sales, Maintenance and Customer Service groups for site surveys
Conduct monthly safety meetings with driving staff to ensure that safety related information is priority #1 within our operation
Conduct initial defensive driving training for all drivers
Investigating and challenging errors as appropriate by utilising resources
Driver Supervisor Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Driver Supervisor
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: DOT
Education for Driver Supervisor
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the driver supervisor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Education, Business, General Education, Computer, Management, Leadership, Social Sciences, Supply Chain Management, Teaching, Business/Management
Skills for Driver Supervisor
Desired skills for driver supervisor include:
Capabilities
Policies
Practices and techniques
Procedures and practices to effectively manage drivers/monitors in various locations
Related methods
Service promise
Services
DOT
Transportation regulations
DOT regulations
Desired experience for driver supervisor includes:
Must have flexibility to work inside and outside (office setting and field setting)
Is collaborative
5+ years’ work experience required, with 3 years in ground transportation industry preferred
Intermediate level Microsoft Office expertise required
3+ years of previous supervisory experience in Transportation or Waste industry preferred
Majority of the 10-12 hour workday will be outside working with our CDL drivers
Driver Supervisor Examples
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Driver Supervisor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of driver supervisor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for driver supervisor
- Deliver and role model a culture of health, safety and environment, including awareness of individual and corporate responsibilities regarding health and safety
- Lead, motivate and coach a team of operatives, developing talent to implement a succession plan
- Direct and supervise a team of Inventory Associates during an inventory event
- Manage team to optimize performance
- Receive information from dispatch to create and execute hauling plan by assigning drivers and equipment to routes
- Manage milk sampling process, including collection, proper driver handling, and laboratory shipment packing, in order to maintain sample integrity
- Own process to ensure all daily paperwork associated with each load is properly scanned and/or sent to designated location for filing per retention requirements
- Ensure assigned employees achieve performance expectations through employee training/coaching
- Promote safety culture by adherence to safety procedures and established company safety policy
- The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee
Qualifications for driver supervisor
- Previous trucking or transportation management experience preferred
- Be able to communicate to individual / groups in a classroom setting and set up / use education tools as required, Laptop, LCD projector, create handouts, maintain decorum, gain feedback and track progress
- Licenced Forklift driving experience
- Hold a valid Forklift Counterbalance
- Hold a valid Reach Fork Lift truck licence
- Strong leadership and previous people management experience
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of driver supervisor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for driver supervisor
- Records Delivery/Distribution information (mileage, fuel cost, fuel use, hours, stops, for delivery
- Training and onboarding new drivers
- Manage driver performance including quality, productivity, safety and compliance
- Coach, support, discipline, encourage your assigned drivers
- Maintaining good communication with each of your drivers
- Responsible for total supervision, training, mentoring and coaching of all assigned employees
- Manage employee workload, attendance and conduct performance reviews
- Create a positive work environment continually supporting and recognizing employees for professional and personal growth
- Work closely with client Fleet/Risk/HR Managers Sales, IT and Account Management to ensure client satisfaction and retention
- Ensure Taxable Benefit team is compliant with CRA rules
Qualifications for driver supervisor
- Valid driver's license Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL A) or the ability to acquire one within the first 90 days of employment
- Experience within a distribution centre
- Knowledge of AS 400 warehouse systems
- Ability to deliver continuous improvement
- Supervises day to day operations for all drivers and dispatchers
- Creates and prepares delivery routes for drivers
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a driver supervisor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for driver supervisor
- Respond to escalating internal and external customer issues, determine root cause and implement any corrective measures
- Measure and report on volume metrics, client trends and project status to management
- Create and maintain documents on departmental processes and procedures
- Provide direction to improve and implement systems that increase overall efficiency
- Conduct presentations and webcasts to clients and prospects providing strategic/best in class recommendations
- Work closely with billing department to ensure client billing accuracy
- Liaison with outside vendors to ensure seamless support and quick resolution of issues
- Responsible for daily 10 min
- May be required to run delivery routes
- Road test & route test new hires
Qualifications for driver supervisor
- Conducts staff meetings for drivers and dispatchers
- Performs and delegates general pharmacy and facility clean up
- Maintains vehicle inspection records
- May perform driver and/or dispatcher responsibilities as needed
- Evaluates and conducts performance reviews
- Assists pharmacy managers and/or Radiation Safety officers with projects as needed
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of driver supervisor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for driver supervisor
- Daily review of driver paperwork, data input and data flow for distribution related systems and processes
- Administer driver communication, recognition, and bonus programs
- Route delivery trucks
- Coordinate delivery operations with operations management
- Train drivers in proper handling of product, preparing paperwork and interacting with customers
- Manage the Dover Depot along with the Manchester location for safety, cleanliness and efficient operation
- Work with drivers to improve routes, efficiencies and effective operations
- Work with the sales supervisor in the greater MA and NH area to increase sales
- Set delivery only appointments with local and regional customers
- Enter and submit cash disbursement request to accounts payable and confer with corporate headquarters on payment issues, copy and maintain files on payments
Qualifications for driver supervisor
- Manager projects include invoice review for customers, EH&S and various radiation safety tasks
- Manages relationships and proactively resolves customer/employee concerns
- Tracks paid time off, maintains weekly schedules and processes payroll for direct reports
- Maintains inventory and orders products for the pharmacy
- Coordinates building maintenance
- Proven customer service skills required
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of driver supervisor. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for driver supervisor
- Manage a team of 15-20 treater and delivery drivers
- Schedule all treater and delivery drivers daily and work hand in hand with warehouse personnel to ensure all the proper chemical is staged daily
- Manage Haz and NonHaz waste to include periodic disposal
- Perform for all local Distribution employees through regular formal and informal observations such as Delivery and Yard Observations, customer site visits, driver ride-alongs
- Respond to accidents and incidents assisting to manage the situation collecting all required information, assist Dispatch and Operations staff in resuming service levels according contract specifications and minimizing passenger disruptions
- Review Camera recordings and perform administrative safety duties as needed
- All other duties as assigned by CSC Management
- Ensures all routes are run and every stop is serviced every day
- Ensures drivers follow gate scan procedures and daily manifests
- Sets and measures productivity and service targets to drive accountability and execution
Qualifications for driver supervisor
- Sets and manages work schedules for drivers
- Maintains accurate log books and vehicle inspection records
- CDL License with Passenger Transport Endorsement Mandatory
- A minimum of 2 years' experience managing front-line employees is required
- A minimum of 2 years' of Transportation experience dealing with legal, regulatory and operational issues, including customer service, logistics and carrier operations is required
- Class A, CDL certified is preferred