Supervisor, Driver - Freight Transport - Chandler, AZ (Finance)

Supervisor, Driver - Freight Transport - Chandler, AZ

Chandler, AZ 85225, USA Req #1772

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Join our group of passionate team players, committed to providing the best level of service for our clients in a rewarding environment.

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1950, Empire Cat is a world-renowned Caterpillar dealer and a top private company in Arizona. We are a third-generation family-owned company with over 3,700 employees across 30+ locations throughout Arizona, Nevada and portions of Eastern California. We are a diverse group of people, but we all share an inspiring vision to BE THE BEST. That vision is achieved by our individual commitments to work hard and live our core values every day.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Pay
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k)
• Tool Discounts/Tool Insurance
• Technical Training & Professional Development Classes
• And More

JOB DETAILS:

Shift

1 st /Day Shift

Location

In-Office

Schedule

Schedule to be provided by leader.

Salary Range

$58,796 - $79,463 Per Year

JOB SUMMARY:

Supervise all EMPIRE Transport Heavy Haul, Construction Haul, Freight, and ET Express drivers. Maintain profitability within established guidelines. Assist with dispatching drivers to pick up and deliver machines. Perform all scheduled appraisals. Maintain processes and procedures for all drivers to follow. Work with Maintenance Supervisor to ensure all maintenance problems are reported and corrected in a timely manner. Work with Maintenance Supervisor to implement tire program to ensure cost reduction in cost per mile. Conduct Client visits to ensure Transport is providing world-class service. Visit with past clients to regain lost revenue. Ensure all Company drivers are within compliance while at the same time ensuring available hours are used to the department's advantage. Conduct road test of all newly hired drivers. Assist Transport Manager with disputed invoices. Ensure all Transport tractors and trailers have the proper licensees and annual permits. Track and manage overtime for all assigned drivers. Assume responsibility for all Transport operations during the Manager's absence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Supervise and develop competent driving personnel. Keep driving personnel advised of the regulatory information and company policies related to their positions.
• Assist management with developing yearly budgets and forecasts.
• Consult, advise and assist other EMPIRE divisions, departments, and personnel in areas of expertise to enhance corporate service and profit positions. Conduct client on a regular basis.
• Monitor all drivers on duty and driving time to assure compliance with Federal and State time limits for commercial operators.
• Assist dispatching as needed.
• Assign trucks and trailers to individual drivers based on the need for transport services.
• Create an environment of ownership and personal accountability where each person is responsible and accountable for their performance.
• Work safely at all times. Adhere to all applicable safety policies. Comply with all company policies, procedures and standards.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and operate a plan of communication with drives while en-route. Relay new orders, minimize or eliminate delays, and provides timely location of shipments as needed.
• Ensure that drivers are given all required shipping papers, documents, instructions, expense funds, permits, and cash on delivery invoices as required. Ensure the completion of these items at the end of each trip.
• Keep current with the Transportation industry. Seek additional knowledge to enhance operating proficiency.
• Represent EMPIRE in the business community. Attend community meetings and/or serve on company committees to enhance transportation activities and objectives.
• Assume responsibility of all Transport Operations during the manager's absence.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
• Work within and promote corporate values.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Must have interpersonal skills to assist clients and supervise employees in a professional manner.
• Must have heavy haul and freight transportation knowledge.
• Must be sufficiently organized to control an inherently fast-paced and ever-changing work environment.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to comprehend and correctly apply rates, charges and regulations governing truck transportation.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proof of high school diploma or General Education degree (GED).
• Previous experience supervising trucking operations and service functions.
• General business, client problem resolution, and data processing experience.
• Should have heavy haul and freight transportation knowledge.
• Current Drivers License.
• Current CDL.

• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• This position is designated as a "Safety-Sensitive Position". A Safety-Sensitive Position includes tasks or duties that EMPIRE in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually office moderate.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The roles and objectives of this job do not include setting corporate policy and does not constitute a managing agent of the company.

Empire Southwest is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here:

Know Your Rights" Poster .

The pay transparency policy is available here:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted

Empire is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call us at 702-633-4545 or email us greatjobs@empire-cat.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Empire Southwest is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer

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• Job Family 102 Managers
• Pay Type Salary