What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver supervisor position at SPS?
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead a group of drivers, providing training and coaching.
- Enforce safety regulations and ensure all drivers adhere to safety protocols.
- Compliance with all regulations.
- Equipment maintenance, ensure all required pre and post trip inspections are being performed.
- Oversee the proper recording of all daily records, HOS, DVIR, proof of deliveries, and fuel receipts.
Physical & Work Requirements
- 50% office, 50% hands-on at location.
- Physically able to spend time out in the yard assisting drivers.
- Travel (0% - 10%)
- Overtime is required.
Required Background
- Safety First
- Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role in the transportation industry.
- Proven communication skills
- Knowledge of safe operation of tractor / trailer.
- Knowledge of securing cargo using straps, chains, and other securing devices to prevent load shifting during transit.
- Ability to motivate a team.
- Coaching and developing a team.
- Accountability
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Understanding of each state's load size and weight requirements.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good computer skills.
- Good problem-solving skills.
Preferred Background, Competencies & Expertise
- Bachelor's degree in logistics or related field.
- Previous experience in flatbed industry.
- Knowledge of steel / metals industry.
Pay and Benefits
- Salary is dependent on experience
- Quarterly and annually profit sharing bonus opportunities
- Annual holiday bonus based on company performance
- Opportunity to work overtime
- 401k retirement contribution matching 50% company match up to 6% of your annual wages
- Company covers about 80% of the cost of medical insurance for you and your family
- Company covers 100% of the cost for a life-insurance policy
- Company covers 100% of the cost for both short and long-term disability insurance policies
- Children of long-term employees can apply for company scholarships
- Paid personal time available for use as it accrues (max of 52 hours per year)
- One week of paid vacation after 6 months
- Two weeks of paid vacation after one year
Last updated : 2024-04-24
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