Driver Supervisor

Job Description:

- The NIM Transportation Driver Supervisor will be responsible for driver recruitment, development and retention of drivers along with dispatch, routing and truck shop management.

- Uses Samsara to maintain drivers logs, HOS violations, unassigned driving time and driver tracking.

- Uses Samsara's safety features and the driver scorecard as tools to coach and maintain a safe fleet.

- Follows the accident reporting process for notification and works with all parties during the Accident Investigation for future prevention.

- Is involved in driver recruiting and the hiring / onboarding process.

- Maintains Driver Qualification Files in accordance with FMCSA.

- Keeps track of and communicates with the corporate truck shop on maintaining tractors, trailers, parts and equipment inventories.

- Selects and works with The Corporate Safety team to keep driver trainers updated on Smith Systems to ensure new drivers are being trained effectively.

- Prepares, conducts and presents quarterly safety meetings to inform and coach drivers in all aspects of transportation safety.

- Goes on driver ride-along for coaching and driver evaluation opportunities as well as customer relations.

Required Skills / Training:

- Leadership, communication and relationship building skills

- Supervisory experience required

- Knows and understands FMCSA/DOT rules and regulations

- Must be organized and have the ability to multitask

- Experience in ELD and TMW dispatching preferred