What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Supervisor position at New South Express?
New South Express Inc
Job Description
Position: Fleet Supervisor
Reports to: Regional Fleet Manager
Location: Canfor Southern Pine Mill: AR
Overview:
- Manages and leads team of residual drivers. Communicates company goals, safety practices, and deadlines.
Responsibilities:
- Supports Regional Fleet Manager
- Oversees residual drivers, equipment, and shipments at designated mill
- Monitors driver performance and compliance with federally regulated requirements
- Assists in the coaching of drivers on safety events, observations, and complaints
- Serves a liaison between mill/procurement management and NSE
- Cultivates relationships with third party carriers/contractors
- Assists in progressive discipline as required
- Generates and shares reports about team performance
- Assists management with hiring processes
- Travel Required (40%) Communicates travel plans to mill and Express management
- Perform related duties assigned by management
Qualifications:
- Education: College degree or equivalent work experience
- Experience: 2 years’ experience in transportation/logistics of forest products
- Core Competencies: o Understanding of FMCSA regulations o Manage work processes o Excellent communication skills, writing, verbally and electronically o Comfortable working in fast-paced environment
- Office Technologies: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Creating Reports and Managing Invoices
About New South Express:
New South Express is an award-winning transportation company that specializes in hauling lumber and wood product residuals across the southeast for our primary customer Canfor
Southern Pine. Established in 1988 and acquired by Canfor in 2006. We hold ourselves to the
highest trucking and hauling standards. Our state-of-the-art fleet is company-owned/leased and equipped with the newest equipment available, including dash cameras in every truck. Strong, in- house logistics provide fast and accurate delivery of every order. We strive to responsibly move employees and partners into the future together.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $72,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $72,000 - $80,000