Driver Supervisor

Driver Supervisor

Company: Fowler Hauling and Home Delivery LLC
Position: Driver Supervisor
Schedule: 50+ hours per week
Typical Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday
Additional Availability: Before and after regular business hours as needed

Position Summary

Fowler Hauling and Home Delivery LLC is seeking an experienced, dependable, and highly organized Driver Supervisor to oversee our driver pool and day-to-day driver operations.

This position is responsible for driver management, safety, compliance, training, scheduling, performance, and accountability. The Driver Supervisor will serve as a primary point of contact for drivers and will be expected to respond to operational issues both during and outside of normal business hours.

The ideal candidate is an experienced CDL driver who understands the demands of the transportation industry, has strong computer skills, communicates well with drivers and management, and is comfortable enforcing company policies and safety standards.

Key ResponsibilitiesDriver Management

• Manage and oversee the company driver pool.
• Coordinate driver coverage and assist with scheduling.
• Monitor driver attendance, performance, and reliability.
• Address driver concerns and operational issues.
• Handle driver call-outs and arrange coverage when necessary.
• Fill in as a driver when needed to maintain operations.
• Maintain strong communication with drivers, dispatch, and management.
• Hold drivers accountable for company policies and expectations.

Safety & Compliance

• Monitor and enforce company safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure drivers follow all applicable DOT and company requirements.
• Monitor driver compliance and identify potential safety issues.
• Review driver performance and address unsafe or unacceptable behavior.
• Assist with accident/incident reporting and follow-up.
• Maintain required driver documentation and records.
• Work with management to ensure the company remains compliant with applicable regulations.

Driver Training & Evaluation

• Conduct new-driver orientation and training.
• Assist with driver onboarding and qualification.
• Conduct driver evaluations and performance reviews.
• Provide ongoing coaching and corrective training when needed.
• Train drivers on company procedures, safety expectations, equipment, and job responsibilities.
• Evaluate drivers on safe vehicle operation and overall job performance.

Drug & Alcohol Program

• Administer required drug and alcohol testing.
• Manage the company's drug and alcohol testing program.
• Coordinate pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, and other required testing.
• Maintain accurate and confidential testing records.
• Ensure required testing and documentation are completed in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.

Technology & Administrative Responsibilities

The Driver Supervisor must be comfortable using computers and learning company software and systems, including:

• Electronic logging devices (E-Logs)
• Tenstreet
• Google Workspace / Google Suite, including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs
• Driver management and compliance systems
• Basic data entry, record keeping, and document management
• Electronic communication and reporting

Strong computer skills are required. The ability to quickly learn and effectively use new technology is important to this position.

Equipment

• Moffett forklift experience is a plus.
• Experience with other material-handling equipment is beneficial.
• Ability to assist with driver/equipment training and evaluations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Valid Class A with a minimum of 10 years of professional CDL driving experience.
• Clean and safe driving history.
• Strong understanding of commercial vehicle operations and DOT requirements.
• Previous experience working with or supervising professional drivers.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to use E-Logs and learn transportation software.
• Ability to use basic Google Workspace applications.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to make decisions independently and handle stressful situations.
• Ability to enforce company policies consistently and professionally.
• Reliable attendance and dependable availability.
• Willingness to work 50+ hours per week.
• Willingness to handle driver and operational calls before and after normal working hours.

Preferred:

• Previous driver supervisor, fleet supervisor, dispatcher, safety, or transportation management experience.
• Tenstreet experience.
• Experience administering or managing a DOT drug and alcohol testing program.
• Moffett forklift experience.
• Experience training and evaluating commercial drivers.
• Experience with driver compliance and safety management.

Personal Characteristics

The successful candidate should be:

• Dependable and responsible
• Organized and detail-oriented
• A strong communicator
• Comfortable managing people
• Fair and consistent when dealing with employees
• Safety-focused
• Able to handle conflict and disciplinary situations professionally
• Comfortable working independently
• Willing to lead by example
• Able to remain calm and make good decisions under pressure

Working Hours & Availability

This is a full-time, hands-on supervisory position requiring 50+ hours per week.

The normal schedule is approximately 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Due to the nature of transportation operations, the Driver Supervisor must also be available to handle before-hours and after-hours driver calls, call-outs, emergencies, safety concerns, and operational issues when necessary.

This position requires flexibility and the ability to respond when unexpected driver or operational issues arise.

Physical & Operational Requirements

• Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of a commercial driving position when filling in for drivers.
• Must be able to assist with driver training and equipment evaluations.
• Must be willing and able to work in varying weather and job-site conditions when necessary.
• Must be willing to fill in for driver call-outs and other staffing shortages.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation, benefits, paid time off, and other employment terms will be discussed during the interview process.

Fowler Hauling and Home Delivery LLC is looking for a leader who can take ownership of our driver operation, maintain high safety and compliance standards, and help ensure our drivers and customers receive dependable service every day.

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person