What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Supervisor position at Capitol Distributing?
Regional Delivery Driver
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000 – $70,000/year bonus potential
Schedule: 4–5 days/week | Day, evening, and night shifts | 10–12-hour shifts | Local, shuttle, team, and overnight routes
Capitol Distributing is hiring reliable Class A CDL Relief Drivers to support store deliveries across 9 states. This position provides a consistent work schedule and a strong career path in a growing company. Drivers will cover a variety of routes, including local (home-daily), shuttle, team, and overnight assignments. While about 20% of the work is local routes, the majority (80%) involves regional and overnight driving, so flexibility and a great attitude are key.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Location: Caldwell, Idaho
Reports to: Transportation Manager
About Capitol: Capitol Distributing is the largest convenience wholesale distributor in Idaho. Founded in 1983, Capitol delivers to retailers across the Western United States from its 300,000 square foot distribution center in Caldwell, Idaho.
The Driver Supervisor is responsible for directing, planning, and coordinating daily operational activities for the transportation department. This includes providing direct supervision of our professional drivers. The Driver Supervisor will be the main line of communication to our employees through answering questions, providing coaching, scheduling, training, and enforcing company policies. Supervisors will also be responsible for administering the technology, metrics, and goals for the department. The ideal candidate will optimize operations while keeping compliance and safety a top priority.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, on call weekends and holidays.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills/Qualifications:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000 – $70,000/year bonus potential
Schedule: 4–5 days/week | Day, evening, and night shifts | 10–12-hour shifts | Local, shuttle, team, and overnight routes
Capitol Distributing is hiring reliable Class A CDL Relief Drivers to support store deliveries across 9 states. This position provides a consistent work schedule and a strong career path in a growing company. Drivers will cover a variety of routes, including local (home-daily), shuttle, team, and overnight assignments. While about 20% of the work is local routes, the majority (80%) involves regional and overnight driving, so flexibility and a great attitude are key.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Deliver groceries, beverages, and convenience items to stores across 9 states
- Drive multi-type trailers (frozen, refrigerated, dry goods)
- Offload freight using pallet jack, hand cart, or totes
- Track inventory using scanners and follow delivery logs
- Provide friendly, professional customer service
- Occasionally assist with emergency coverage routes
- Follow all DOT, FMCSA, and company safety standards
- Valid Class A CDL (required)
- Clean driving record (3 or fewer points in the last 12 months)
- Current DOT medical certificate
- Doubles endorsement or ability to obtain within 60 days
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
- Willingness to work flexible schedules (days, nights, weekends)
- Must be able to lift 75 lbs. and work in hot/cold environments
- Base pay starts at $60,000-$70,000/year
- Performance-based pay increases
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Paid time off & 6 paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement – up to $5,250/year
- Fuel & merchandise discounts
Location: Caldwell, Idaho
Reports to: Transportation Manager
About Capitol: Capitol Distributing is the largest convenience wholesale distributor in Idaho. Founded in 1983, Capitol delivers to retailers across the Western United States from its 300,000 square foot distribution center in Caldwell, Idaho.
The Driver Supervisor is responsible for directing, planning, and coordinating daily operational activities for the transportation department. This includes providing direct supervision of our professional drivers. The Driver Supervisor will be the main line of communication to our employees through answering questions, providing coaching, scheduling, training, and enforcing company policies. Supervisors will also be responsible for administering the technology, metrics, and goals for the department. The ideal candidate will optimize operations while keeping compliance and safety a top priority.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, on call weekends and holidays.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Manage the driver helpline and departmental email communications.
- Coordinate driver logistics, including supply orders, hotel bookings, and scheduling.
- Support transportation operations by attending meetings, building reports, and maintaining driver route documentation.
- Oversee driver performance through ride-alongs, evaluations, and incident investigations.
- Collaborate with warehouse management on production and loading coordination.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with pre/post-trip inspections, fueling, and safety protocols.
- Utilize systems such as Excel, Shipright, and Geotab for reporting, log management, and data accuracy.
- Administer relief driver assignments, late route notifications, and pay-related submissions.
- Verify trailer temperatures, equipment quality, and scanner compliance.
- Develop proficiency in third-party backhaul scheduling.
- Occasionally assist on routes.
Skills/Qualifications:
- A College Degree and/or equivalent work experience required.
- 3 years transportation industry experience.
- Understanding of Transportation related technology such as Lytx, Geotab, and Shipright.
- Understand DOT Regulations and be familiarized with FMCSA.
- Experience leading or supervising a team.
- CDL license required.
- Have the ability to work evening and night hours. Additionally, be able to be on-call.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills required.
- Proficient technology skills such as using email, Microsoft Suit, and logistics software.
- Annual individual and company bonus.
- PTO packages start at 15 days (120 hours) & 6 Paid company holidays.
- 4% Company Match- 401k Retirement Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits Plans & Health/Flex Saving Accounts
- Jacksons & Extra Mile store discounts (10% off purchases, $.10 cents off fuel- per gallon)
- Annual $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement
- Annual Merit Pay Increases
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000