Truck Supervisor at Zido.co Network Limited

A truck supervisor job is to schedule drivers to pick up and deliver loads to customers or vendors, but that just scratches the surface.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Keep records, monitoring drivers' daily logs for errors or violations and monitoring their working hours and truck availability.
• Supervise drivers who transport cargo to and from specified locations.
• Supervise drivers’ performance, allocate driver assignments, ensure compliance with safety standards, and maintain all trucks in top working order.
• Schedule drivers and assigns routes to maximize productivity.
• Monitor the transportation budget to ensure funds are properly utilized and implement organizational objectives as dictated by management.
• Manage database that detail transport activities, drivers’ schedules and records.
• Coordinate and manage the most efficient loads to remain cost-effective as a company, combining shipments based on their routes and timeline to minimize how many trucks and drivers are out.
• Determine the best delivery methods with vendors and customers, and get the necessary documents and permits that drivers will need when shipping chemicals or livestock.
• Train drivers in department policies and procedures, maintain drivers’ conduct.
• Serve as a point of contact for customers, building relationships and addressing complaints.

Role Requirement

• Highly organized analytical thinker with good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks at once and meet deadlines under pressure.
• The male candidate must have a minimum of 3-5 years cognate work experience in a reputable Haulage / transport or Logistics company with a good knowledge of Apapa/Tincan Island Ports operations as well management of not less than 12 truck fleets.
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