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!

Blue Harlan

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