Transportation Supervisor

Raymond West is seeking an experienced
Transportation Supervisor
to lead, develop, and optimize transportation operations within our heavy haul and specialized transportation business! This exempt, salaried management role is responsible for overseeing a team of professional commercial drivers while ensuring the highest standards of safety, productivity, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The Transportation Supervisor serves as the primary field leadership resource for drivers, providing daily direction, coaching, performance management, and support to ensure the successful execution of transportation services.

The Transportation Supervisor will manage transportation resources effectively, oversee day-to-day transportation activities, and drive operational excellence in support of departmental and organizational goals. This position is accountable for driver performance, transportation execution, fleet utilization, regulatory compliance, risk management, and transportation-related financial results. The role requires significant field presence, active engagement with drivers, and the ability to respond to operational challenges involving customers, vendors, carriers, and internal stakeholders in real time.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and results-oriented leader with a strong background in transportation operations, heavy haul logistics, and team development. This individual will streamline processes, mentor and develop employees, and implement scalable solutions that support future growth while balancing customer service, cost control, and operational performance. The Transportation Supervisor will collaborate closely with dispatch, logistics, sales, operations, and project teams to ensure transportation services align with customer expectations and business objectives.

In this role, the Transportation Supervisor is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations, including Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Hours of Service (HOS), Electronic Logging Device (ELD), and oversize/overweight permitting requirements. The successful candidate will foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development, contributing to the overall success and growth of Raymond West's transportation operations.

Raymond West is committed to providing our customers with end-to-end warehouse solutions. We bring you our industry-leading expertise in lift trucks, racking, conveyor, dock and door, rentals, parts, and service. Our customers trust us to provide the right supply chain solutions and services to keep their business up and running.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary duties and responsibilities will vary with the specific position. Typical responsibilities are listed below. This list is not inclusive.

• Supervise staff in an assigned area to include planning and assigning projects/tasks to staff, making hiring, separation, and disciplinary recommendations, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Ensure staff development and coordinate training programs for new staff and identify training needs for current staff
• Manage employee’s timecard utilizing the company’s Time and Attendance system
• Develop, organize, implement, and oversee programs, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrates drive and initiative
• Maintains a professional attitude in all matters
• Correspond with Vendors and respond to inquiries in a timely manner
• Leadership and Driver Management
  • Provide direct supervision, leadership, and support to all assigned commercial drivers.
  • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, professionalism, and operational excellence.
  • Conduct…