Transportation Supervisor

Transportation Supervisor

Location: Memphis

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Reports To: Distribution Center Manager

Blue Harlan is the recruitment partner to a wonderful distribution center with a stable company and engaging culture. The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing nightly transportation operations for a multi-route delivery network based in Memphis. This role supervises approximately 8 drivers to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time deliveries.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, operationally driven, and customer-focused with strong communication skills and experience optimizing transportation routes, improving service levels, and reducing operating costs. This role serves as a key communication bridge between transportation, warehouse operations, customer service, sales, and third-party logistics partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support 8 delivery drivers and transportation associates during nightly operations
• Coordinate dispatch activities, route execution, and delivery schedules to ensure on-time performance and customer satisfaction
• Manage daily communication with the onsite 3PL/LTL partner and onsite supervisor to align transportation priorities and resolve service issues
• Monitor driver productivity, route compliance, safety performance, and DOT adherence
• Utilize Omnitracs Roadnet to plan, adjust, and optimize delivery routes and fleet utilization
• Identify opportunities to improve routing efficiency, reduce transportation costs, increase truck utilization, and improve service levels
• Partner cross-functionally with warehouse, customer service, sales, and operations teams to proactively address delivery challenges and customer needs
• Serve as the primary evening transportation contact for escalations, delivery issues, and operational problem-solving
• Assist in identifying opportunities to add new customers, improve delivery coverage, and support business growth initiatives
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, company safety standards, and transportation policies
• Support driver staffing needs including scheduling, attendance management, coaching, training, and performance management
• Conduct transportation audits, monitor KPIs, and maintain accurate operational records and reporting
• Assist with equipment oversight and coordination of truck maintenance needs

Key Requirements

• 3+ years of transportation, logistics, or distribution supervisory experience
• CDL Class A required
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems such as Roadnet desired
• Experience supervising drivers in a delivery or distribution environment
• Strong understanding of DOT regulations, fleet operations, routing, and transportation safety practices
• Experience working with third-party logistics (3PL) and LTL transportation providers
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across operations, customers, and leadership teams
• Demonstrated ability to improve operational efficiency and reduce transportation costs
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and transportation reporting tools
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced evening operation

Great team, stable company, and good benefits!

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations: 2 years (Preferred)
• Supervising: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person