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