What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Supervisor position at SUNBELT SOLOMON SERVICES, LLC?
Job Summary:
Assigns drivers and vehicles to convey freight to assigned destination. Coordinates and trains drivers according to and in compliance with DOT regulations and company rules. Provides updates to customers on delivery status. Track’s driver assignments and other shipping data in a computer database.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Supervises employee drivers and work closely with our contract drivers to minimize expenditures and deliver the highest possible level of service to our customers.
- Develops and maintains outside vendor and service provider relationships.
- Validating and approving 3rd freight party invoices
- Oversees DOT compliance and reporting as it relates to the fleet in Tennessee.
- Schedules repairs or preventative maintenance, ensuring that the necessary numbers of fleet vehicles are always available.
- Work closely with the maintenance team to find ways to reduce downtime due to repairs or lack of routine maintenance.
- Supports a variety of logistical functions, including sourcing, receiving, purchasing, and dispatching.
- Ensure that all drivers understand and procure the licenses and permits they need to legally carry loads to customer destinations.
- Ensure that all load paperwork associated with each run is accurate and submitted to the proper people.
- Develop delivery routes and maintain contact with drivers throughout the day.
- Collaborate with management to modify daily routes to accommodate the needs of customers.
- Act as a communication liaison to customers and answer incoming phone calls from drivers on the road.
- Cultivate strong relationships with drivers and customers to reduce the stress that comes with last minute schedule changes.
- Monitor any sudden route changes or road construction issues and work with drivers to establish new routes for timely deliveries.