Driver Supervisor

Job Description

We are immediately hiring a Driver Supervisor in Shreveport, LA for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team.

• Pay Type:
  
  Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month
• Annual Salary Pay: $66,000.00 per year based on experience
• Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with flexibility needed to work an 8-hour day between those hours of 5am-7pm

When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.

Here are a few of the many benefits when working with us:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

Summary

Responsible for the oversight for all driver owner/operator activities, including pick-up and delivery, port interaction, governmental regulations, customer service, reporting, and continuous improvement.

• Perform active role in dispatching and tracking of port and store delivery and LTL drivers.
• Works directly with warehouse operations managers to facilitate an efficient and profitable flow of product.
• Overall responsibility for the efficient operation of the dispatch, customer service, brokerage and maintenance divisions of the transportation department.
• Efficient, timely and effective utilization and maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Maintain expected service outlined in customer service level agreements.
• Minimize driver turnover.
• Maximize revenue per truck, minimize deadhead and minimize turndowns.
• Minimize excess transportation and maintenance costs.
• Maintain proficiency in trends and technology applicable to respective transportation activities.
• Ensure maximum communication and coordination between the dispatch, drivers, brokers, customer service and maintenance functions and other company departments.
• Ensure that the needs of the customers are known, respond to them, and report problems to the Transportation Manager.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA and OSHA regulations.
• Follow and monitor port activity.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of trucking processes, technology, transportation, and supply chain management.
• Excellent communication and customer interaction skills
• Ability to assess problem, determine root cause, and work to resolution with a team.
• Self-starter: ability to work independently
• Functional experience in warehousing, transportation, and supply chain management
• Flexible work schedule some evening and weekend coverage required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook) advanced required

Qualifications

• Two (2) years or more related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook) advanced required

Travel:
None

DOT Regulated:
No

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

We want YOU to join our family made up of Proud Women and Men in Logistics who work alongside Military Reserve and Veterans we hire every day!