A Transportation Supervisor managers internal distribution for a company, or transportation for a company that ships packages to customers. Assigns and directs drivers, coordinates transportation schedules, and monitors trucks or delivery vehicles. May supervise transportation services for a school district, higher education institution, or a recreational or corporate campus. Coordinates routes, assigns drivers, and monitors vehicle operations.
Transportation Supervisor Sunbelt Solomon United States, Tennessee, Decatur 201 Polymer Drive (Show on map) Jul 13, 2026 TheTransportation Supervisoroversees all logistics and transportation operations across multiple branch locations, ensuring the safe, timely, and cost-effective movement of remanufactured transformers and related equipment. This role is critical in an expedited, customer-focused environment where delivery performance and regulatory compliance directly impact business success. Manage daily transportation activities, including fleet operations, routing, dispatching, and coordination with internal drivers, contract carriers, and 3PL partners.
Arrange inter-company and direct-to-customer shipments from all branches, including expedited and "Hot Shot" deliveries.
Ensure compliance with
FMCSA/DOT
regulations, including hours of service, electronic logs, safety, and maintenance requirements.
Oversee maintenance and repair of delivery trucks to maintain DOT compliance and vehicle safety.
Coordinate with sales, customer service, and operations to meet delivery deadlines and respond to changing logistics needs.
Handle customer shipping inquiries, complaints, and exceptions with professionalism and urgency.
Manage flatbed and dry van operations for domestic and international shipments, including LTL, full truckload, and small parcel.
Monitor and drive on-time to first promise (OTFP) delivery, on-time pickup (OTP), and on-time delivery (OTD) performance across all regions.
Review and approve freight invoices, track transportation costs, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Build carrier relationships and lead service improvement initiatives.
Hire, train, and develop transportation staff to ensure safety, performance, and service quality.
Coordinate and align with the Director of Transportation on Enterprise transportation strategies inclusive of carriers, operational compliance and communications.
High school diploma or GED required.
College degree or 2-year vocational or Associates preferred
5+ years in transportation/logistics, preferably in industrial or manufacturing sectors for mission critical equipment deliveries and reverse logistics
3+ years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of
DOT/FMCSA
regulations, vehicle maintenance, and ELDs.
Experience with flatbed and dry van shipping, including international and expedited freight.
Proven track record in driving delivery performance and managing customer expectations.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
