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Palmettoyachtmanagement1 · Fort Pierce, Florida
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Driver Supervisor
/ TRAINER 🚨 With the opening of our new 10-acre headquarters in Florida , Palmetto Yacht Management is continuing its strategic growth and strengthening its leadership team. Palmetto Yacht Management is the 2nd largest family-owned vessel relocation company in the industry , and we are seeking an experienced Driver Supervisor / Trainer to lead, mentor, and support our regional driver operations. This role is designed for a proven leader who thrives in both CDL-A field operations and administrative oversight , and who can serve as the first line of leadership support for our drivers. 🌊 Position Overview The Driver Supervisor / Trainer is a critical leadership role responsible for driver development, regional oversight, operational discipline, and training execution . This position bridges drivers, operations, and management—ensuring consistency, safety, professionalism, and accountability across the fleet. This is a hands-on leadership role , not a desk-only position. 🛠 Key Responsibilities Driver Leadership & Support
- Primary point of contact for driver calls unrelated to logistics/dispatch
- First line of defense for face-to-face counseling and verbal warnings
- Mentor and coach drivers on professionalism, safety, and performance
- Conduct skills assessments and ongoing driver evaluations
- Oversee and approve loads placement/securement Training & Development
- Lead new driver onboarding and training programs
- Conduct ride-alongs, evaluations, and refresher training
- Develop and deliver training materials (presentations, SOP reviews, safety briefings)
- Ensure consistent application of company standards across all drivers Regional & Site Leadership
- Serve as Site Contact for assigned region or facility
- Maintain oversight of driver room inventory and yard organization, cleanliness, and readiness
- Act as Leader of Regional Projects as assigned (boat shows, large scale moves, complex project moves) Systems & Administrative Responsibilities
- Heavy daily use of computer systems and internal tools
- Proficient with:
- Google Workspace , including Google Slides
- CRM platforms (Salesforce experience required)
- Fleet Maintenance & Asset Tracking systems such as Samsara
- Review and audit driver documentation, photos, reports, and compliance data
- Maintain accurate digital records and training documentation 🚛 What Makes This Role Unique
- Regional relay travel model similar to FedEx / UPS
- Drivers stay local to their home region with frequent nights at home
- Exposure to new boat models , OEM releases, and major boat shows
- Operate and train drivers using new Ram 5500s and custom boat trailers
- Fully stocked trucks with tools and equipment
- Company credit cards for on-the-road expenses
- Hotel accommodations provided (no sleeping in trucks)
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance 📈 Compensation & Growth
- Competitive leadership-level pay
- Guaranteed 6-month, and annual reviews
- Opportunity for up to 3% pay increases at each review
- Long-term career growth within a rapidly expanding national operation ✅ Qualifications & Requirements
- Extensive experience in boat handling, trailering, and marine transport
- Proven leadership, training, and mentoring experience
- Strong attention to detail, safety, and compliance
- CDL-A required
- Comfortable with extensive computer-based work
- Typing speed: minimum 60 WPM
- Ability to manage drivers while maintaining professionalism and authority
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills 🌴 Why Palmetto Yacht Management? We partner with premier manufacturers and organizations including Pursuit, Scout, Midnight Express, Solace, and MarineMax. Our drivers are trusted with some of the highest-value yachts on the road—and our supervisors are the backbone that makes that possible. If you are ready to lead from the front , train elite drivers, and build long-term systems—not just run loads—we want to hear from you. 📩 How to Apply Please submit your resume, relevant certifications, and a brief cover letter outlining your leadership and training experience. 📲 See what a career with Palmetto looks like: YouTube: Instagram: