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AAA Cooper Transportation

Dock Supervisor

Omaha, NE · On-site

We are immediately hiring a Dock Supervisor at our Omaha, NE, service center. Location: Omaha, NE Job Summary The Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily terminal and dock operations, ensuring ...

SAIA

Dock Supervisor

Burr Ridge, IL · On-site

$61K - $76K/yr

Position Summary Supervises terminal operations, including sorting, handling, loading, and unloading freight. Manages daily dockworker activities and ensures compliance with company policies and ...

Tuff Shed Inc.

Cross Dock Supervisor

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

The Cross Dock Supervisor (CD Supervisor) is responsible for the supervision of the cross dock location; this location reports to the general/district manager (gm/dm) within the market. s/he must ...

AAA Cooper Transportation

Dock Supervisor

Downey, CA · On-site

AM Dock Supervisor Location: Downey, CA Job Summary The Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily terminal and dock operations, ensuring freight is handled, sorted, loaded, and unloaded safely ...

Old Dominion Freight

Dock Supervisor

Irving, TX · On-site

The Dock Supervisor plays a key role in overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety, and driving efficiency within Old Dominion's freight network. This position involves managing teams, utilizing ...

Saia

Dock Supervisor

Henderson, CO · On-site

$61K - $76K/yr

Position Summary Supervises terminal operations, including sorting, handling, loading, and unloading freight. Manages daily dockworker activities and ensures compliance with company policies and ...

Saia

Dock Supervisor

Davenport, IA · On-site

Position Summary Supervises terminal operations, including sorting, handling, loading, and unloading freight. Manages daily dockworker activities and ensures compliance with company policies and ...

SAIA

Dock Supervisor

Fresno, CA · On-site

$61K - $76K/yr

Position Summary Supervises terminal operations, including sorting, handling, loading, and unloading freight. Manages daily dockworker activities and ensures compliance with company policies and ...

AAA Cooper Transportation, Inc.

$75K - $80K/yr

We are immediately hiring a Dock Supervisor at our Minneapolis, MN, service center. Pay starting at $75,000-$80,000 Location: Minneapolis, MN Job Summary The Supervisor is responsible for overseeing ...

SAIA

Dock Supervisor

Bismarck, ND · On-site

Position Summary Supervises terminal operations, including sorting, handling, loading, and unloading freight. Manages daily dockworker activities and ensures compliance with company policies and ...

SAIA

Dock Supervisor

Saint Peters, MO · On-site

Position Summary Supervises terminal operations, including sorting, handling, loading, and unloading freight. Manages daily dockworker activities and ensures compliance with company policies and ...

Saia

Dock Supervisor

Saint Peters, MO · On-site

Position Summary Supervises terminal operations, including sorting, handling, loading, and unloading freight. Manages daily dockworker activities and ensures compliance with company policies and ...

Saia

Dock Supervisor

Reno, NV · On-site

Position Summary Supervises terminal operations, including sorting, handling, loading, and unloading freight. Manages daily dockworker activities and ensures compliance with company policies and ...

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How much do dock supervisor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for dock supervisor in the United States is $24.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a dock supervisor?

Dock Supervisors are responsible for overseeing the daily operations of loading docks in warehouses, distribution centers, or shipping facilities. They manage teams of dock workers, ensure the safe and efficient loading and unloading of goods, and coordinate shipments and deliveries. Dock Supervisors also enforce safety regulations, maintain accurate records of inventory, and resolve any logistical issues that arise. Their role is crucial in ensuring that goods move smoothly in and out of a facility, minimizing delays and damage.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dock supervisor?

To thrive as a Dock Supervisor, you need strong organizational skills, experience in logistics or warehouse operations, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory tracking software, and safety protocols is typically required. Effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help manage teams and resolve issues efficiently. These abilities ensure smooth dock operations, safety compliance, and timely shipping and receiving of goods.

What are some common challenges faced by dock supervisors and how can they be effectively managed?

Dock Supervisors often encounter challenges such as coordinating multiple shipments, handling last-minute schedule changes, and ensuring safety compliance in a fast-paced environment. Effective communication with team members, drivers, and warehouse staff is crucial to keep operations running smoothly. Implementing clear procedures and remaining adaptable helps address unexpected issues quickly. Additionally, staying updated on safety protocols and fostering a collaborative team atmosphere can help prevent accidents and improve overall efficiency.

What is the difference between Dock Supervisor vs Warehouse Supervisor?

AspectDock SupervisorWarehouse Supervisor
CertificationsForklift certification, safety trainingInventory management, safety protocols
Work EnvironmentLoading docks, shipping yardsWarehouse facilities, storage areas
Industry UsageLogistics, transportation, shippingWarehousing, distribution, retail
Primary ResponsibilitiesOversee loading/unloading, dock operationsManage warehouse staff, inventory control

While both roles involve overseeing operations, a Dock Supervisor primarily manages loading dock activities and transportation logistics, whereas a Warehouse Supervisor focuses on overall warehouse management and inventory control. Both positions require safety certifications and are vital in logistics and distribution industries.

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Infographic showing various Dock Supervisor job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,690 per year, or $24.4 per hour.

Dock Supervisor

White Pine, TN • On-site

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Trucking • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 21 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee daily freight operations, including managing dock employees and ensuring efficient loading and unloading processes.

  • Monitor and evaluate safety practices, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

  • Utilize proprietary and internal freight monitoring systems to track shipment movement and communicate with team members and customers.

Old Dominion Freight Line rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 164 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

At Old Dominion, we don't just move freight-we help businesses keep their promises. As one of the nation's leading LTL carriers, we've earned our reputation by putting people first, delivering premium service, and staying true to the values that have guided us for more than 90 years. Our PROMISES values shape how we work, our family culture shapes how we treat one another, and our commitment to being the Best in the Game drives everything we do. If you're looking for more than just a job, you'll find a career built on trust, teamwork, and opportunity at OD.
The Dock Supervisor plays a key role in overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety, and driving efficiency within Old Dominion's freight network. This position involves managing teams, utilizing innovative technology, and maintaining operational excellence in a company that has set industry standards since 1934. With a focus on growth, collaboration, and performance, this role is essential to the success of freight operations.
Old Dominion Freight Line is currently recruiting for a Dock Supervisor to join our OD Family Culture. This Supervisor role will successfully manage a shift or section in a service center while maintaining the department/shift and service center standards for safety, quality, efficiency, cost, service and delivery, training and development and housekeeping. The supervisor must complete the various company and government forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, inter-terminal movement forms (ITM's) and exception forms. Constantly uses OD's proprietary technology system permitting consistent monitoring of shipment locations as freight moves through the various terminals while communicating continuously throughout the day with associates, customers and team members verbally and through other computer operating systems.
Responsibilities:
  • Monitor and evaluate the safety of each employee on a daily basis
  • Monitor and evaluate the safe and efficient loading and unloading process of freight throughout the shift
  • Monitors, evaluates, and teaches employees safe lifting techniques as well as uses safe lifting as needed throughout the day
  • Monitor and maintain housekeeping within the shift to ensure safety and productivity
  • Manages, assigns and supervises dock employees in the area to ensure proper utilization of employees, equipment, loading and unloading while meeting OD and customer expectations
  • Manages all dock work schedules and time off requests
  • Closely works with the Operations Manager/Assistant SVC Manager and/or Service Center Manager to ensure alignment in meeting daily/weekly/monthly and yearly business objectives
  • Provide analyses, suggestions and ideas for the improvement of operations within the shift, department and facility
  • Provide positive and constructive feedback to employees on a continual basis regarding ROI, MPH, Stops per hour, return shipments, missed shipments, delivery/pick up errors, and overall productivity, etc. This also includes handling disciplinary actions needed at the discretion of the supervisor
  • Conduct daily inspections to ensure compliance with local state, federal, .federal safety regulations, as well as OSHA compliance, and DOT compliance
  • Ensure Compliance with local state, federal, federal safety regulations, as well as OSHA compliance, and DOT regulations
  • Ensures that 100% of trailers are loaded correctly to ensure safe transport of freight
  • Inspects trailers throughout the day for cleanliness and to ensure correct loading/unloading techniques are being used
  • Operates AS400 system, BLU system, DYMS and any other computer/internal freight monitoring systems used within the company to monitor freight movement
  • Complete forklift job training knowledge and uses a forklift as necessary within the service center
  • Conducts daily shift meetings
  • Make quick and informed decisions based on the volume levels and communicates schedule to affected employees
  • Inspects working conditions of tools and equipment needed for safe operation within the area and directs the correction of any improper or adverse condition that exists
  • Comprehends and ensures compliance with company and government regulations
  • Works assigned shift/s as needed, must be available to work depending upon customer pick-up and delivery scheduled

Qualifications:
  • High School Degree or equivalent. Some college preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 2 years working operations experience preferably in the transportation industry
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • Working knowledge of AS400, Microsoft Office, DYMS and BLU systems
  • Knowledge of general DOT regulations
  • Good verbal and written communication skills

Working Days:
Shift and hours to be determined.
Working Shift:
Overnight
Work days/shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs and are provided as guidelines at the time of posting.
Join the OD Family Today!
As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive:
  • Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
  • Vision & Dental
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
  • Life Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
  • Training and growth opportunities to build a career
  • We prioritize our OD family of employees
  • Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy
  • National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).
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About Old Dominion Freight

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Old Dominion Freight Line, often referred to as Old Dominion or ODFL, is based out of Thomasville, North Carolina, in the United States and operates within the industry of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carrier services. Their services include regional, super-regional, and intrastate domestic shipping, assembly and distribution, container delivery, truckload brokerage, supply chain consulting, and expedited freight delivery. Established in 1934, Old Dominion has grown from a single truck running a 94-mile route in Virginia to a leading national LTL carrier with over 235 service centres.

Industry

Trucking

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Thomasville, NC, US

Year founded

1934

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