Haul Driver Supervisor
Core responsibilities:
Logistics & Route Planning:
- Logistically efficient route planning.
- Obtaining necessary over-dimensional permits.
- Dispatch loads based on driver and/or carrier equipment abilities.
Team Leadership:
- Supervising internal heavy haul drivers.
- Coordinating with heavy haul drivers and vendors to cover daily dispatch.
- Manage all loads via dispatch software and driver use compliance.
Fleet Maintenance:
- Report new heavy haul needs and fleet readiness as requested.
- Scheduling routine truck/trailer maintenance.
- Inspecting fleet for DOT compliance and road worthiness.
Administration:
- Approving direct reports timesheets.
- Issuing purchase orders for external moves.
- Requesting work orders for internal truck repairs.
- Management of daily dispatch via dispatch software.
- Generate internal truck revenue reports.
- Verify daily moves via dispatch software.
- Negotiate and maintain standard haul rates for bidding purposes.
- Negotiate haul rates as needed for special out-of-town projects.
Safety & Compliance:
- Enforcing OSHA and DOT regulations
- Conducting safety briefings
- Overseeing load securement.
- Maintain driver books for DOT paperwork compliance.
Requirements:
- 5 years of experience in trucking dispatch, with at least 1 year specifically focusing on heavy haul, flatbed, or specialized over-dimensional freight preferred.
- Proven track record of navigating state DOT regulations, specific axle-weight limits, and local permit approval processes.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Clear understanding of specialized heavy haul trailers, including Removable Goosenecks (RGNs), step-decks, lowboys, and multi-axle configurations.