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 story…so 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 1,500 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.
We are looking for a driven and experienced Fleet Supervisor to join our Transportation team. In 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 you're based in one of these regions and have a strong transportation background, we want to hear from you.
Here's What We Offer:
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Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings before payday.
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PTO (Paid Time Off).
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Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 3 medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield with low weekly premiums starting at $28.75.
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Health Savings Account (HSA) – Company contribution up to $750 annually with tax-advantaged savings.
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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.
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Flexible Benefits – Multiple plan options to fit your needs and budget.
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Prescription Drug Coverage – Low copays starting at $10 for generic medications.
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FREE Life Insurance & AD&D – Basic coverage provided at no cost upon employment.
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Vision Benefits – $10 eye exams and $150 frame allowance through Superior Vision by MetLife starting at $1.46 per week.
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Dental Coverage – 100% preventive care coverage with MetLife plans starting at $5.76 per week.
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Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD) – Income replacement up to 60% of weekly covered earnings for a non-work-related injury or illness.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and confidential support for work stress, grief, legal/financial issues, and more.
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Additional Voluntary Benefits – MetLife Legal and Identity Theft Services and Pet Insurance with ASPCA.
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LifeMart employee discounts (through ADP) on everyday stuff and larger purchases.
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Dell Employee Purchase Program (EPP) discounts available for personal use.
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Lead day-to-day execution of asset-based fleet operations including dispatching, load planning, and cost control
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Manage vendor negotiations and oversee preventative maintenance programs
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Ensure full compliance with DOT regulations and all company policies and procedures
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Recruit, hire, and onboard fleet personnel including DOT Truck Drivers
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Collaborate with Safety and HR teams to maintain a safe and compliant work environment
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Partner with account teams on business reviews, customer meetings, and pricing proposals
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Monitor and achieve logistics KPIs and customer requirements
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Problem-solve operational challenges and complete ad-hoc analyses as needed
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Education: Bachelor's Degree (4-year college or technical school) — Preferred
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Experience: 2+ years of experience in Transportation (fleet operations, logistics, or related field)
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
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Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and juggle multiple priorities
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Customer-focused with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
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Sound judgment and safety-conscious mindset
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Valid Driver's License required
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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 [email protected]. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.
