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Hybrid role with three days a week in the office (including every Friday), and two days remote. The in-office hours will be 8 hours between 7AM and 5PM with additional requirements as needed.

Range of pay: $80-$90k

The Fleet Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily transportation operations with a strong focus on fleetmanagement, driver supervision, and equipment maintenance. This role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effectiveuse of company assets while meeting customer service commitments and complying with DOT/FMCSA regulations.The Supervisor leads a team of fleet and partners with dispatch, while supporting routing, maintenance scheduling,and driver performance. They play a critical role in maximizing fleet reliability, reducing downtime, and controllingoperating costs, while fostering a safety-first, high-performance culture.
The ideal candidate will combine strong leadership skills with expertise in transportation and fleet maintenance, enabling them to drive operational efficiency, extend equipment life cycles, and deliver superior service in a fast-paced environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Daily Fleet Operations
o Partner with dispatch to align driver assignments, routing, and load coverage as needed.
o Monitor fleet utilization to ensure efficient asset use and cost control.
o Supervise overall fleet performance, ensuring equipment availability, compliance, and
operational readiness.
o Ensure compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations, HOS rules, and safety requirements.
Fleet Maintenance Oversight
o Coordinate with maintenance teams to schedule preventive maintenance and inspections.
o Monitor equipment performance, repair needs, and downtime; ensure timely resolution.
o Track maintenance records, warranty programs, and compliance with inspection standards.
o Partner with vendors, shops, and internal maintenance staff to manage repairs and control costs.
o Support implementation of fleet maintenance software and ensure accurate data entry.
Driver & Team Leadership
o Supervise and coach drivers, and logistics staff to ensure high performance.
o Provide ongoing feedback, training, and mentoring with a focus on safety and compliance.
o Conduct performance evaluations and set clear accountability for service, cost, and quality
standards.
o Support driver onboarding, orientation, and safety training.
o Lead monthly driver safety meetings and facilitate additional quarterly sessions as needed to
reinforce compliance, promote best practices, and address safety concerns.
Customer & Service Excellence
o Build and maintain strong relationships with customers & vendors, ensuring on-time delivery and
service quality.
o Act as the escalation point for service issues, coordinating resolutions quickly.
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align transportation and fleet strategies with business
goals.
Continuous Improvement
o Analyze fleet performance metrics (fuel efficiency, maintenance costs, downtime, driver
turnover).
o Identify trends and develop strategies to improve asset life cycles, reduce costs, and increase
efficiency.
o Support adoption of new technologies and tools to improve fleet safety and performance.
o Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability.
o Partner with the Safety and Compliance team to conduct internal safety audits and implement
action plans that drive effective resolutions
Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience in fleet, trucking, or transportation operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory
role.
Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, safety compliance, and fleet maintenance best practices.
Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), fleet management platforms, and ELD
systems.
Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs, repair scheduling, and equipment lifecycle
management.
Proven leadership and coaching skills, with experience supervising drivers and operations staff.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational efficiency.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work with drivers, mechanics, customers, and
internal teams.
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and fleet/maintenance management software.

Why Lineage?
This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers' requirements. Beyond that, you'll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We'll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.
Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.