What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Supervisor position at Norfolk Iron & Metal?
Job Description:
- The NIM Transportation Driver Supervisor will be responsible for driver recruitment, development and retention of drivers along with dispatch, routing and truck shop management.
- Uses Samsara to maintain drivers logs, HOS violations, unassigned driving time and driver tracking.
- Uses Samsara's safety features and the driver scorecard as tools to coach and maintain a safe fleet.
- Follows the accident reporting process for notification and works with all parties during the Accident Investigation for future prevention.
- Is involved in driver recruiting and the hiring / onboarding process.
- Maintains Driver Qualification Files in accordance with FMCSA.
- Keeps track of and communicates with the corporate truck shop on maintaining tractors, trailers, parts and equipment inventories.
- Selects and works with The Corporate Safety team to keep driver trainers updated on Smith Systems to ensure new drivers are being trained effectively.
- Prepares, conducts and presents quarterly safety meetings to inform and coach drivers in all aspects of transportation safety.
- Goes on driver ride-along for coaching and driver evaluation opportunities as well as customer relations.
Required Skills / Training:
- Leadership, communication and relationship building skills
- Supervisory experience required
- Knows and understands FMCSA/DOT rules and regulations
- Must be organized and have the ability to multitask
- Experience in ELD and TMW dispatching preferred