Transportation Supervisor

Responsible for overseeing day-to-day transportation operations, ensuring efficient coordination between drivers, dispatch, and warehouse teams. Lead and support staff to achieve performance goals, maintain high service levels, and ensure compliance with company standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing driver performance, scheduling, and communication using dispatch and tracking systems (TMS, Samsara).

Monitoring trailer and equipment availability to support delivery schedules.

Reviewing KPIs, identifying process improvements, and implementing standardized procedures.

Handling driver and customer issues promptly to maintain service quality.

Coordinating with planning, warehouse, and management teams to align labor, resources, and delivery needs.

Ensuring all staff complete required training and follow safety and reporting procedures.

Overseeing incident investigations, damage claims, and performance reporting for management review.

Focused on operational efficiency, team leadership, and customer satisfaction to ensure seamless transportation execution.

What You Will Bring

3-5 years supervisory experience

Transportation industry experience would be a strong asset

Forklift Certification or verifiable experience

Forklift Trainer Certification would be an asset

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy

Microsoft Office skills with an emphasis on Word, Excel and Outlook

Why People Love Working For Canada Cartage

We offer hybrid and flexible working opportunities.

Extended health and dental, retirement plans

Paid personal days and sick days

Cohesive team and a positive, hard-working atmosphere.

Meaningful opportunities for career growth.

Company wide recognition initiatives designed to recognize employees when they demonstrate outstanding customer service, teamwork and our core values.

Perks - discounted hotels, car rentals, entertainment, gym memberships, phone plans, electronics, to name a few

Fun events throughout the year, like summer barbeques and driver-appreciation week that regularly bring us together.

We give back to the communities in which we operate by volunteering and donating to local charities.

We are a strong company that weathers the storm through pandemics and recessionary periods, so that we can benefit from good economic environments.

Awarded as a Top Fleet Employer since 2017

Come work with a company named “Canada’s Best Employer 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022” in Transportation & Logistics by Forbes

Requirements: Application Process

We would like to thank all those expressing an interest in this position; however only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.

We are a Top Employer!

Canada Cartage has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2022. This is the sixth straight year that Canada Cartage has been included on this list.

We’ve also been recognized for the 8th year in a row by Trucking HR Canada as one of Canada’s “Top Fleet Employers”. This serves to reinforce Canada Cartage’s reputation as an employer of high quality.

We’re growing! We have also been ranked in the top 10 of Today’s Trucking top 100 ranking of Canada’s largest for-hire truck fleets for 2022.

Celebrating 100 years:

Why do we have one of the lowest driver turn-over rates in Canada? A team environment, short-haul regular routes and great benefits. Come work with us: