FLEET SUPERVISOR - Dollar General

Work Where You Matter:At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.Company Overview:

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.

Job Details:

General Summary: 

The Fleet Supervisor (FS) is responsible for the day to day transportation operations.  Responsibility includes managing 40 drivers, ensuring on time store deliveries, tractor utilization, inbound reverse logistics on time pick up, and driver safe and legal operations.      

Duties & Responsibilities:

80%

§ Responsibility for driver safety, FMCSA, and DOT compliance.   

§ Accountable for on time store delivery routes, tractor utilization, and driver pay.  

20%

§ Builds strong relationships with drivers through understanding their work life, meeting their expectations, and quarterly face to face business meetings with each driver.

§ Accountable for driver training, time at home, driver retention, idle reduction, mpg improvement, driver load dispatch assignment, load optimizing, equipment usage, and effective use of the driver management system.  Promotes a safety culture by evaluating the safety performance of all drivers.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

§ Proven Leadership and in-depth knowledge of dedicated transportation operations, FMCSA and DOT regulations.     

§ Understanding of Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program.

§ Strong communication (written and verbal), listening, interpersonal problem solving and innovative thinking skills.

§ High attention to detail, strong planning, and organization skills

§ Understands driver logs, hours of service, and dedicated operations.

§ Proficient in usage of transportation optimization software to perform routing, tendering, scheduling, and shipment tracking.

§ Ability to function in a high-stress environment

§ Must know MS Office software 

§ 10% travel required

 

Work Experience &/or Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Logistics preferred, or comparable experience of one to three years in transportation operations for a retailer, manufacturing company, major carrier, or logistics company required.  One to three years transportation experience managing at least 40 or more drivers preferred

One to three years onsite driver management experience preferred

One year Driver Dispatch Management System (satellite dispatch systems) experience (McLeod, TMW, Telogis, Dispatch Tracks, AS400)