Midstates Logistics, which is part of the Midstates family of companies based in Tennessee, is looking for a quality Driver Supervisor to lead, monitor and administrate daily driver scheduling to meet customer requirements.
The Midstates family is an asset owning third party logistics provider. The Midstates family has a proven record for providing excellent transportation service and for reducing customer supply chain expenses. Our customer base includes manufacturers, distributors, and warehouse operators within a 150-mile radius of Nashville, TN. Because we operate exclusively within a 150 mile radius of Nashville, all of our tractors are day cabs and our drivers are home every night. The average age of our day cab tractors is less than 2 years old. Our driver team has been consistent, "Platinum Award Winner" for safe driving, allowing us to provide safe / dependable service to our customers.
Requirements
• Plan, implement, and monitor day-to-day transportation operations to ensure customer requests are handled in a timely manner.
• Monitor and coordinate maintenance.
• Schedule vehicle repairs, arrange temporary vehicles and maintain requisite DOT reporting.
• Monitor drivers and insure all drivers are properly trained and possess the necessary skills to service customers safely.
• Assist in the coordination of driver training and testing.
• Ensure application of safety, accident-prevention standards, methods, and procedures.
• Find opportunities to improve routing operations and increase back-haul revenues.
• Promote and manage safety at all levels of the operation.
• Participate in the selection, hiring, and employee relations of driver team(s).
• Complete paperwork such as evaluations, accident/injury logs, and other reports and records.
• Assist in the payroll process of drivers and tracking of driver hours for customer invoicing.
• Review and schedule daily routing of equipment and manpower to meet customer needs.
• Resolve equipment failures or breakdowns, providing advice and assistance to drivers.
• Submitting appropriate reports to leasing/maintenance provider for service and repair.
• Motivate employees, including performance evaluation, counseling, and problem resolution, to achieve a positive work environment.
• Monitor and communicate with customers (late deliveries, etc.).
• Supervise employees, including interpretation of rules, conflict resolution, and disciplinary action as required.
Skills & Experience:
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Driver Supervision experience.
• Possess a Class A CDL strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation regulations.
• Intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.
• Communication skills for internal and external departments and relaying important information to leadership.
• Organization / attention to detail - lots of manual pieces and paper.
• Ability to analyze, critically evaluate situations, and communicate effectively
Benefits
COMPETITIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS
DISCLAIMER
Midstates Logistics is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
Midstates Logistics extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other legally protected status.
All offers of employment with Midstates Logistics are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check, drug screen and credit check. Midstates Logistics will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state and federal law.