CDL Group Leader - Spee-Dee Delivery Service

Company Overview

Spee Dee Delivery is a family owned and operated company that started in 1978 by Donald Weeres. Our core business is in standard, next-day, ground delivery. The corporate headquarters and main sort facility is located in St. Cloud, MN. We currently employ over 1,800 employees company wide and over the years we have expanded to 36 branch locations, covering 8 states in the Midwest.

Job Summary

The CDL Group Leader will oversee and lead a group of CDL Drivers in their day-to-day activities to ensure timely, safe, and efficient operations.

Hours and Wages

• Exempt, salary position, $60k-$70k a year based on experience
• Monday-Friday, 7:00AM start time
• Ability to cover 2nd and 3rd shift as needed

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete routes for employees who are absent
• Prepare, manage, and track daily department reports
• Monitor route work to ensure it is being performed properly and freight is disbursed appropriately
• Enforce safety, DOT, and company policies
• Recommend and implement measures to improve productivity, equipment performance, work methods, and customer service
• Evaluate and complete probationary and annual employee performance reviews
• Assist CDL Manager and other management to resolve employee issues and discipline
• Participate in weekly meetings and communicate goals and assignments
• Hire, train, discipline, and onboard new staff
• Frequent travel is required
• Perform other required duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to build, motivate, and lead a high performing team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Thorough understanding of applicable federal, state, local and company safety policies
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ year of experience in the transportation industry and leadership preferred
• Must hold a valid CDL Class A driver's license

Physical Requirements

• Ability to pass a DOT physical exam
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively and up to 100 pounds occasionally

Benefits

• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) plan, Quarterly Bonuses, and more.

EEO and Affirmative Action Statement

Spee Dee Delivery Service, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.