The Essential Qualities Of A Transportation Supervisor
Summary
In the past, you may have done well enough scheduling and routing your vehicles with strings and pushpins on maps, and using simple radio (or cell phone) contact to keep in touch with drivers on the road. Similarly, as the pressures to cut costs mount, you may find yourself needing someone whose job is simply to oversee your transportation and ensure everything runs smoothly. Theyll need strong interview skills, and the ability to evaluate applicants for positions such a driver, mechanic, and of course, transportation coordinator. They will be responsible for maintaining budgets, overseeing maintenance costs, and handling job performance evaluations, along with more mundane tasks such as tracking mileage and time sheets. This is the area where familiarity with individual jobs is most vital, as well as a strong knowledge of the laws and regulations that your enterprise must adhere to.