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.