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Fleet Supervisor
@ ContainerWorld Forwarding Services Inc
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Overview
ContainerWorld Forwarding Services Inc is hiring a full-time Fleet Supervisor in Nanaimo, BC, to lead daily transportation and cross-dock operations at its Vancouver Island site. The role involves supervising drivers and staff, coordinating carriers and equipment, and managing costs. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 5 am to 1:30 pm, with pay of $72,000 to $77,000 a year.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate daily transportation and cross-dock activities
- Assign drivers, equipment and resources
- Supervise employees and monitor performance
- Coordinate third-party carriers and maintenance
- Review operating costs and budgets
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree, or diploma plus 2 to 3 years experience, or 4 to 6 years industry experience
- Transportation, distribution or logistics experience
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
- Knowledge of transportation regulations
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), College diploma (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Transit support |
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ContainerWorld Forwarding Services Inc
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Full company description
Company Overview ContainerWorld is a multi-faceted, British Columbia, Canada based company providing our Clients with world wide door-to-door logistics services, including inventory management, freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution. We are a leading niche service provider to the beverage alcohol industry of Western Canada. We also handle commodities compatible to the beverage market - juices, water, confectionary - we strive for vertical market integration. Through Commercial Logistics Inc., our wholly owned trucking subsidiary, we also provide LTL, FTL and Linehaul trucking services, including scheduled LTL service to 3500 customers throughout British Columbia. Commercial Logistics prides itself on maintaining an exceptional service and safety standard. Our vision of customer service includes a commitment to technology and its ability to fully integrate with our client's requirements - through information, tracking, and data integration. Our suite of technical services includes real-time customer online access, standardized and custom EDI, and tailored software solutions utilizing our in-house development team. Mission Statement To provide the alcohol beverage Importers and domestic Suppliers of Western Canada with a full service logistics provider, one which considers exceptional customer service, technology and fair pricing to be the foundation of success. Our Values We believe strongly in our values. At all levels we strive to conduct our affairs, both with our employees and with our customers, using the following principles. High Integrity Close Relationships Total Commitment Innovative Solutions
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,769
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 188
- Reported office locations
- 16133 Blundell Road, Richmond, BC V6W 0A3, CA
- 333 Penno Road, Kelowna, BC V1X 7W5, CA
- 654 Dene Drive, Kamloops, BC V1X 7W5, CA
- Business categories
- Freight Service
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Other recorded names
- ContainerWorld Forwarding Services Inc
- ContainerWorld Forwarding Services Inc. / Commercial Logistics Inc.
- Specialties
- Logistics
- Inventory Management
- Freight Forwarding
- Warehousing
- Distribution
- and Trucking
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Company Overview ContainerWorld is a multi-faceted, British Columbia, Canada based company providing our Clients with world wide door-to-door logistics services, including inventory management, freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution. We are a leading niche service provider to the beverage alcohol industry of Western Canada. We also handle commodities compatible to the beverage market - juices, water…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Richmond, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1993 |
| Specialties | LogisticsInventory ManagementFreight ForwardingWarehousingDistributionand Trucking |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
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Fleet Supervisor – Pacific Rim Distribution
Location: Nanaimo, BC
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday (5 am -1.30 pm
Compensation: $72,000 - $77,000
Commercial Logistics Inc. is looking for a Fleet Supervisor to lead daily transportation operations at Pacific Rim Distribution, our Vancouver Island operation in Nanaimo.
This is a hands-on leadership role with real ownership of the day-to-day operation. You’ll lead a local team, solve operational problems, and have a direct impact on service, efficiency, and how the operation performs.
What You Can Expect
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Stable, full-time employment with an established transportation company
- A leadership role with meaningful responsibility and decision-making authority
- A varied workday combining people leadership, transportation, and operational problem-solving
- The opportunity to contribute to process improvements and how the operation develops
- A team-oriented environment
About the Role
The Fleet Supervisor is responsible for ensuring daily transportation and cross-dock activities are executed safely, efficiently, and according to plan.
You’ll coordinate drivers, equipment, freight, and third-party carriers; oversee employees and daily performance; respond to operational exceptions; and ensure the resources are in place to meet customer and delivery requirements.
The role also has responsibility for staffing, equipment and facility requirements, safety and compliance, and operating cost control.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily transportation activities and ensure delivery plans are executed effectively
- Assign and manage driver, equipment, and operational resources
- Respond to delivery, capacity, staffing, equipment, and service issues
- Coordinate third-party carriers when required
- Oversee cross-dock and outbound freight activities
- Supervise employees, manage schedules, and monitor performance
- Participate in recruitment, training, coaching, and corrective action
- Coordinate vehicle, equipment, and facility maintenance
- Support safety programs and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
- Review operating costs, carrier usage, and applicable invoices
- Provide input into departmental budgets and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control costs
Who This Role Is For
You’ll likely be successful in this role if you:
- Enjoy taking ownership of a busy day-to-day operation
- Are comfortable leading people while remaining actively involved in the work
- Make sound decisions when priorities change or unexpected issues arise
- Communicate clearly with employees, customers, carriers, and other departments
- Can balance customer service, operational efficiency, and cost
- Are organized, practical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, specialist certificate/diploma plus 2–3 years of related experience, or 4–6 years of relevant industry experience
- Experience in transportation, distribution, logistics, or a related operational environment
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience is preferred
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
- Understanding of transportation regulations and transport equipment
Preferred, but not required:
- Experience with transportation management systems
- Experience with DSD, cross-dock, or similar distribution operations
About Us
Commercial Logistics Inc. is an asset-based transportation company providing less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload (FTL) services throughout British Columbia. Pacific Rim Distribution is our Vancouver Island operation. Commercial Logistics is part of Mullen Group.
To apply, please send your resume to [email protected].
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