Fleet Supervisor

Department: Transportation Job Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt
Locations: Northwest Arkansas (NWA) Riverside MO (Kansas City Metro)
Travel Required:Up to 15% Reports To: Fleet Manager

Our storyso far

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas Texas PLA is a national supply chain solutions provider offering Pallet Management Services 3PL Services Reverse Logistics Services and Freight Brokerage & Transportation Management Services handling over 115 million pallets per year for over 1500 customers. Now one of the largest pallet manufacturing and recycling companies in the United States PLA has over 76 facilities employing upwards of 3500 employees across 23 states and is still looking for opportunities for growth both organically and through acquisition.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a driven and experienced Fleet Supervisor to join our Transportation this role you will be at the heart of our fleet operations overseeing daily execution ensuring DOT compliance managing drivers and partnering closely with our account and safety teams to deliver results. This is a full-time exempt position with opportunities to make a direct impact across multiple customer accounts.

We are hiring in two key markets Northwest Arkansas and the Kansas City/Riverside MO area. If youre based in one of these regions and have a strong transportation background we want to hear from you.

Heres What We Offer:

• Daily Pay Option Access your earnings before payday.
• PTO(Paid Time Off).
• Full Benefits: Medical Dental and Vision Insurance 3 medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield with low weekly premiums starting at $28.75.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Company contribution up to $750 annually with tax-advantaged savings.
• 401(k) retirement plan featuring up to a 4% employer match eligibility the first of the month after 90 days and access to a Financial Wellness Consultant.
• Flexible Benefits Multiple plan options to fit your needs and budget.
• Prescription Drug Coverage Low copays starting at $10 for generic medications.
• FREE Life Insurance & AD&D Basic coverage provided at no cost upon employment.
• Vision Benefits $10 eye exams and $150 frame allowance through Superior Vision by MetLife starting at $1.46 per week.
• Dental Coverage 100% preventive care coverage with MetLife plans starting at $5.76 per week.
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD) Income replacement up to 60% of weekly covered earnings for a non-work-related injury or illness.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free and confidential support for work stress grief legal/financial issues and more.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits MetLife Legal and Identity Theft Services and Pet Insurance with ASPCA.
• LifeMart employee discounts (through ADP) on everyday stuff and larger purchases.
• Dell Employee Purchase Program (EPP) discounts available for personal use.

What Youll Do

• Lead day-to-day execution of asset-based fleet operations including dispatching load planning and cost control
• Manage vendor negotiations and oversee preventative maintenance programs
• Ensure full compliance with DOT regulations and all company policies and procedures
• Recruit hire and onboard fleet personnel including DOT Truck Drivers
• Collaborate with Safety and HR teams to maintain a safe and compliant work environment
• Partner with account teams on business reviews customer meetings and pricing proposals
• Monitor and achieve logistics KPIs and customer requirements
• Problem-solve operational challenges and complete ad-hoc analyses as needed

What Were Looking For

• Education: Bachelors Degree (4-year college or technical school) Preferred
• Experience: 2 years of experience in Transportation (fleet operations logistics or related field)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Ability to manage time meet deadlines and juggle multiple priorities
• Customer-focused with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Sound judgment and safety-conscious mindset
• Valid Drivers License required

Physical Requirements

• Primarily office/desk-based with occasional standing walking and light lifting (up to 50 lbs occasionally). PPE required in operational environments including safety glasses steel-toe shoes and ear protection.

PLA and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability it is available upon request by contacting . The company is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.