DRIVER SUPERVISOR SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Mai 28, 2025 - The Driver Supervisor must possess post-secondary education in transportation and exceptional judgment for independent decision-making. Demonstrates extraordinary teamwork and communication skills, essential for a 24/7 operation environment. Highly adaptable, proficient in MS Office Suite, with a strong ability to proactively resolve issues and maintain a positive team attitude.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Driver Supervisor Resume
- Transportation Management
- Logistics Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Procedures
- Route Optimization
- MS Office Proficiency
- Data Analysis
- Performance Reporting
- Scheduling
- Crisis Management
- Leadership
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Team Building
- Stress Management
- Empathy
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
Summary of Driver Supervisor Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Transportation Management with 2 years of Experience
- Dispatching (or supervisory) experience within a transportation environment.
- Must have completed post-secondary education in transportation.
- Exceptional judgment must be able to make independent decisions.
- Extraordinary teamwork and team-building skills.
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Flexible and adaptable, able to multi-task under pressure.
- Experience in a 24/7 operation, preferably in the transportation industry.
- Skilled communicator with strong interpersonal skills at all levels in the company.
- Ability to identifies and resolves problems proactively and in a timely manner.
- Knowledgeable in the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
2. BS in Logistics and Supply Chain Management with 3 years of Experience
- Supervisory experience in a transportation role preferably in the foodservice industry.
- Must possess a valid Ontario AZ driver's license in good standing or be capable of obtaining one.
- Must possess experience working in a unionized environment.
- Must be able to work throughout the Toronto (GTA), Barrie, and Vaughan area of service.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Customer service, time management and leadership skills.
- Computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Comfortable in loud and fast-paced environment
3. BA in Business Administration with 5 years of Experience
- Experience in one or more of the following fields: Logistics, Transportation.
- Class A or B CDL experience
- Previous supervisory experience
- Knowledge of transportation, DOT rules and regulations, and FMCSA, standard transportation industry practices and procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office applications i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Experience with Truckmate and/or other TMS application
- Able to multi-task and work with co-worker
- Service-oriented, positive attitude, friendly and pleasant personality
4. BS in Operations Management with 7 years of Experience
- Experience in the distribution field
- High degree of knowledge of DOT, OSHA and Hazmat regulations
- Familiar with PM based maintenance programs
- Strong degree of computer literacy
- Excellent communications skills – requires extensive communication with office staff, drivers and customers
- Handle stressful situations with ease.
- Be adept at navigating multiple computer systems.
- Ability to analyze and interpret clients’ needs and offer the appropriate options, solutions, and resolutions
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people
- management skills.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines.