Linehaul Supervisor

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.

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

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

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the list of job requirements and/or duties performed by the employees and may not contain all the capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected to and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks.

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

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field?
• Do you have a minimum of 3 years' experience in the LTL terminal operations?
• Do you have a strong understanding of LTL freight operations, including inbound/outbound, routing, and transportation/DOT regulations?
• Are you proficient in using LTL software, and basic Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel?
• Do you have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and cover various shifts as needed?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000