Transportation Lead

Orlando, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 55 - 60

Posted on: 09-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Transportation Lead

Orlando FL

Welcome to Halperns! The dedicated employees who work at Halperns are passionately committed to this business and the customers they serve. Being part of Halperns means being part of something important something unique and something special. This commitment is made clear by the superior meat and seafood specialty products we distribute.

Annual Salary: $55-60k based on experience

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 5am - 1:30pm (with weekends based on business needs).

What we offer:

Benefits
Medical Prescription Drug EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
Dental vision and other voluntary plans
Pre-Tax Saving Accounts
Profit Sharing
Family culture and career advancement opportunities

Position Summary:

Supports the efforts of drivers in serving customers through the initial training of new drivers and on-going coaching of all drivers. Provides input to the manager on individual driver performance and plans to assist drivers in the continual improvement process. May be responsible for route balancing and assignment temp routing dispatching equipment assignments and backhaul scheduling. Assist in conducting regular driver meetings. Assure compliance with pertinent DOT Federal State and Local regulations and requirements.

Essential Functions:

Assists in training and retaining transportation associates.
Conducts analysis of vehicle driver and route assignments for high utilization; affects necessary changes to increase efficiency and lower costs.
Serve as back-up driver on routes to cover vacations sick and miscellaneous coverage as appropriate.
Performs administrative duties as assigned by the Transportation Manager.
Ensures compliance with administrative policies procedures safety rules and governmental regulations. Supports departmental goals.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Must have Good written and verbal communication problem solving decision making customer service and interpersonal skills to represent the department and speak at minor functions.
Must have good time management and organizational skills.
Must be courteous motivated flexible open minded a visionary enthusiastic encouraging and able to delegate responsibilities.
Must have a basic understanding of DOT OSHA EEOC and BWC regulatory agencies and applicable laws.
Must have working knowledge of Handheld delivery systems and backhaul systems and dispatch responsibilities.
Knowledge of spreadsheet word processing presentation email and internet software applications.
Ability to operate a delivery van and tractor-trailer CMV
Must be able to operate a two-wheeler with a load weighing up to 350 pounds.

Equipment / Tools / Technology:

Uses dollies and other safety equipment to aid in the lifting and carrying of products.
Microsoft office google applications email
Personal Computer and regular business office machines.

Educational & Experience Requirements:

High School / Equivalent
Commercial Driver LIcense Group A designation (CDL-A)
CDL-A with Double Trailer endorsement (CDL-AT) (preferred)

Minimum Years of Experience:

Two to three years previous transportation experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Other Requirements of the Position:

Ability to work a flexible schedule according to seasonal demands

You are requiredto provide yourmost recent employment experience for your application to be considered complete.

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU MATTERS TO US!

Halperns Steak & Seafood values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership we will require any candidate who works for a Halperns Steak & Seafood customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Halperns Steak & Seafood. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please submit your request to and use the words Accommodation Request in your subject line.