Linehaul Supervisor

Job Description:
Standard Forwarding Freight is Hiring a Linehaul Supervisor
About us:
Standard Forwarding Freight operates in the LTL transportation industry dedicated to delivering excellence in every shipment. We are committed to service excellence and reliability through teamwork, accountability, and innovation, committing to do what’s right for our customers. We are seeking a customer focused, dynamic, and experienced leader of people to join our team as an Linehaul Supervisor.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Linehaul Supervisor to oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of our linehaul transportation network. In this role, you will be responsible for supervising a team of drivers and support staff, ensuring timely and efficient movement of freight across the designated routes. Your leadership will be key in maintaining high safety standards, optimizing routes, and improving operational performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of logistics operations, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to manage a team in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Dynamically evaluate and monitor tonnage levels by service center and ensure adequate power is positioned to move the freight
• Insure proper hand-off and execution of assigned plans or loads
• Analyze available equipment, drivers and loads
• Estimate loads and trip times
• Plan most efficient routes using all available resources maximizing truck utilization and minimizing empty and out-of-route miles
• Establish truck schedules as necessary
• Evaluate the operation to promote cost-efficient service and make recommendations for improvements
• Monitor current equipment location and status
• Advise Area Managers, Customer Service Representatives, and/or Service Center Managers of delays or issues with linehaul schedules
• Monitor all rail activity to ensure timely movement
• Monitor and handle any issues, or coordinate with OS&D as needed
• Interact with customers and troubleshoot problems to obtain final resolution as needed
• Respond quickly and efficiently to changes in drivers, road conditions, or load needs and assist service centers in re-powering loads and drivers when necessary
• Effectively and directly supervise linehaul drivers
• Resolve any driver's issues or concerns as appropriate
• Recommend specific disciplinary action for performance or disciplinary problems to Linehaul Manager
• Work with drivers to ensure special requests are completed
• Responsible to accomplish other duties that may be assigned on an ad hoc or permanent basis in conjunction with or in addition to these current responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned
• Schedule: 2nd - 3rd shift 10p - 7 Monday – Friday

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or Equivalent
• 5 years of Driver Supervisor experience in the transportation industry
• Preferred 2 years' experience with LTL freight operations
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Ability to work any shift any or all day of the week

Benefits:
We offer competitive benefits and compensation package to meet individual and family needs. Benefits include:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Requirements:

• HS Diploma or Equivalent
• 5 years of Driver Supervisor experience in the transportation industry
• Preferred 2 years' experience with LTL freight operations
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Ability to work any shift any or all day of the week

Standard Forwarding Freight is an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Wage Range: 60000.00 - 65000.00 per year
General Description of Benefits: - FREE family health/dental/vision plan w/ low deductible

• FREE short term disability insurance
• FREE $25K life insurance policy

• Company funded pension plan
• 401k plan
• Paid vacation
• 5 Sick/Casual days annually
• 8 Paid holidays