Supervisor

Full job description

Now is your chance to join one of the country's largest and most trusted LTL carriers: ABF Freight is looking for new team members across the country!


ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is an exceptional company where driven people have rewarding careers. Our pace of expansion means we're looking for people with The Skill & The Will to serve customers who depend on us for customized transportation and logistics solutions.


It's more than a job; it's a career.


General description of duties:


The Linehaul Supervisor I demonstrates excellent problem solving and customer service skills to ensure linehaul operations work is performed according to approved Company procedures, standards, and specification. This position supervises all activities of linehaul for their domicile including, but not limited to, developing and executing linehaul plans, calling and assigning drivers, overseeing arriving and departing drivers and supporting personnel engaged in hostling activities.


Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plan, supervise, and utilize available drivers, loads and equipment resources.
• Develop, maintain, and execute appropriate linehaul plans.
• Provide direct supervision of drivers.
• Coordinate work assignments and monitor performances, including contacting drivers for assignment.
• Ensure drivers arrive and depart as assigned.
• Update data entries and other reporting and systems to ensure accurate load and driver statuses.
• Provide training, performance feedback, and disciplinary actions, as needed.
• Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting drivers and customers.
• Foster a culture of safety and ensure compliance with applicable DOT, OSHA, and other related requirements.
• Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.
• Work in a team setting to accomplish department and Company goals.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Qualifications:


Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferred. Experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.


Experience: Zero to two years’ prior transportation or other relevant freight experience, preferred. Prior supervisory experience, preferred.


Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to learn new systems quickly.


Other Requirements: Knowledge of transit time requirements, labor contracts, DOT requirements, and safety requirements. Ability to interact with, supervise, and discipline drivers. In-office attendance at assigned domicile.


Benefits:

• Competitive Wages
• Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits
• Opportunity to participate in a company sponsored 401K
• Vacation eligibility during the first year!

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If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquires to . An Equal Opportunity Employer including Vet/Disability.
6 months