Driver Supervisor

Driver Supervisor

Reports to: Regional Manager

Department: Dispatch

Job Status: Full Time / Salary

Mobility Profile: On Location

The Driver Supervisor is responsible for supervising CDL and Escort drivers within their assigned location. This role will build positive relationships and actively coach a group of drivers while managing specific business key metrics. This includes achieving maximum fleet productivity and profitability by reaching weekly utilization goals. This position will be held accountable for ensuring safe standards of operation are practiced while meeting all customer pickup and delivery requirements.

As a Driver Supervisor you are required to use an open, interactive coaching/mentoring approach to create driver success and retain our driving professionals.

We offer:

• Monday through Friday schedule, day shift
• No weekends
• Great Benefits:
  Health, Dental, Vision, 401k match, and paid time off.

• Administration of Omnitracs
• Ensure driver success through relationship building, effective communication, positive recognition and timely addressing of issues.
• Manage all driver’s logs and DOT Hours of Service
• Monitor Driving behaviors and handle driver disciplinary actions
• Conduct Drivers meetings
• Daily and weekly load planning
• Backhaul acquisition
• Truck maintenance (planned and breakdowns) & maintenance record keeping
• Truck registrations and IFTA
• Driver issue resolution
• Fuel card administration
• Maintain Driver files (MVRs, Health Cards, DOT medical requirements, etc.)
• Accident investigations
• DOT violation investigation, documentation, and resolution
• Keep and verify accurate records on incoming and outgoing shipments in files that allow an easy quick resource.
• Ensures customers are kept notified on ETAs.
• Other duties as assigned

• High School degree or equivalent, college degree preferred.
• CDL Class A preferred.
• 2+ years of prior supervisory experience.
• Must be able to speak and write clearly and professionally.
• Must be customer service oriented with a positive personality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and an aptitude to learn custom software programs.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Work may require stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, pushing, and / or pulling.
• Must be able to communicate with others via phone, email, and in person. Must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
• Work environment is not temperature controlled and may result in exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Work primarily involves sitting / standing, up to 4 hours at a time.

• Quarterly ride alongs with drivers that may include an overnight
• As needed travel to and from driver pickup and delivery locations
• Occasional travel for off-site training

• Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.
• As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
• Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists:
  America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.
• At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.