Fleet & Driver Supervisor

Employee-Owned. Customer-Driven.

This position will report to:  Alvin Espino 

Application Deadline: until filled.

Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.

This position will be located in: Chantilly, VA

This position is posted:  Both Internally and Externally 

Flexibility Option: In Person 

Job Summary

Leads the safe and efficient operations of the Border States fleet including driver performance and coaching, truck routing and dispatch, timely and safe delivery of customer material, preventative and corrective maintenance of fleet assets and material handling equipment and ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations. 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the maintenance and safe operations of all delivery vehicles, forklifts, Moffetts, and trailers in accordance with company policy, equipment leaseholder policies, and/or any government standards.
• Ensures all drivers meet licensing and medical requirements, including Commercial Driver Licensing (CDL) requirements if they drive vehicles that are above 26,000 lbs. 
• Maintains current driver qualification records to satisfy our requirements and the requirements of all state and federal regulations. 
• Leads driver coaching on safe driving performance using current technologies and facilitates all required, proactive, and remedial driver safety training as appropriate.
• Ensures all drivers understand and follow North American Cargo Securement Standard practices on all loads in all vehicle types.
• Works closely with warehouse leaders on scheduled delivery routes and scheduling. Manages route optimization tools and dispatching strategy to optimize miles driven, fleet capacity, and customer delivery times. 
• Establishes and maintains all vehicle, trailer, and forklift maintenance records including preventative and corrective maintenance schedules. 
• Responsible for all contracted maintenance oversight on all delivery vehicles, trailers, and forklifts.
• Reviews and analyzes delivery services to provide the most cost-effective delivery solutions. This includes but not limited to decisions of when to use Border States’ fleet vs common carrier delivery.
• Maintains local relationships and strategies with third-party carriers and delivery partners.
• Manage inbound freight schedules and opportunities with vendor partners.
• Oversees transportation and monitoring of services fleet assets deployed at customer sites including job trailers and Conex boxes.

Non-essential Functions

• Collaborate with other driver supervisors across the company to drive standardization and fleet best practices.
• Supports the delivery expense forecast alongside the branch manager and/or operations manager.
• Coordinates special warehouse services projects for our customers and their needs. 
• Participates in company and industry driver leadership training events.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor or designate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a two-year business/trade degree preferred or the equivalent in work experience. 
• Prior supervisory experience with a minimum of three years of prior transportation, fleet management experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles required.
• Valid or previously valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.
• Industry certifications such as CDL training certificates, Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT), and Defensive Driving Training preferred.
• Experience with fleet technologies including ELD/DVIR systems, event monitoring and recording systems, route optimization systems, and Fleet Management Systems (FMS) required.
• Prior experience in warehouse management and forklift operation is preferred. 
• Good knowledge of electrical products or systems preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English preferred. 
• Prefer strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), Internet, Email and SAP software. 

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of fleet and driver management.
• Strong understanding of FMSCA and DOT regulations.
• Understanding of commercial motor vehicle inspection and maintenance standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, reading, and customer service skills are preferred with the ability to effectively plan and organize. 
• Ability to lead, coach, develop strong teams and attract top talent.
• Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.
• Ability to collaborate and problem solve.
  
  
  
   

Physical Requirements

Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%

• Lift from Waist:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• Lift from Floor:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Frequently
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• Carried for Distance:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

• Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently
• Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Occasionally
• Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Occasionally
• Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Occasionally
• Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Occasionally
• Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
• Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
• Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
• Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently
• Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Occasionally
• Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
• Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
• Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously
• Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently
• Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Frequently
• Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Frequently
• Use of tools:  safely operate equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging, and shipping parts - Frequently
• Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
• Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Frequently
• Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Occasionally

Additional Information

This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation. Salary range $87,490 - $126K annually. 

Our History

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers’ needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.

Values
As a Border States employee-owner, you’re responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.

Our Purpose
We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.

Service Philosophy
We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.

Service Standards
Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .

Your career
Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?

Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.

Equal Opportunity For All

It’s not just the law. It’s something we’ve believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.

Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace

Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings:

• Criminal background check (required for all positions)
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)
• Drug testing

The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.