H-1B Visa Transportation Supervisor Jobs
Transportation Supervisor jobs at H-1B visa-sponsoring employers typically require a bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field, making the role a viable specialty occupation candidate. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, with H-1B visa status granted for up to three years and extendable to six.
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This is an Operations position responsible for supervising the activities associated with Delivery. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, management and direction to delivery staff, compliance with government regulations and safety and security of the delivery department.
Responsibilities
- Supervises the daily work and safety of Delivery Associates, including adherence to standard operating procedures, adherence to planned routes, and providing safe and efficient customer service.
- Ensures Delivery Associate compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. DOT, OSHA, etc.) and ensures that electronic logs are kept current and accurate.
- Manages labor hours and consumable supplies within budget.
- Prepares work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.
- Oversees the proper selection utilization of company assets in support of the Delivery department.
- Organizes required repairs with proper departments as necessary.
- Reviews delivery functions and productivity reporting.
- Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with implementation of delivery changes.
- Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies, protocols and procedures including but not limited to food safety, DOT, record keeping, etc.
- Communicates with Sales Management and Marketing Associates to collaboratively resolve any customer or delivery opportunities or issues.
- Visits customer locations and meets with customers to address issues and assess delivery difficulty.
- Preserves associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings.
- Maintains ongoing interaction.
- Keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures.
- Monitors associate morale.
- Submits and responds to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.
- Interprets trains and consistently enforces company policies and procedures.
- Coordinates efforts with the Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, updating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections.
- Makes recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required.
- Executes management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.
- Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed (and as qualified).
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- 2 or 4-year college degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or similar major preferred.
Experience
- 1-3 years related experience and/or training.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
- Complete a Sysco approved defensive driving program.
- HazMat certification preferred.
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver License meeting Company standards preferred.
Professional Skills
- Successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.
- Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments, operating companies, and Corporate proactively and constructively.
- Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Working knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
- Apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner.
- Work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal regulations.
- Manage the pressures and stress associated with a deadline-oriented atmosphere and customer service issues.
- Demonstrates skill in making independent decisions in support of company policies and procedures on time.
- Able to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Can write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Exhibit knowledge of spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.
- Must have excellent computer skills.
- Ability to read, comprehend, write and speak English.
- Can add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are
JOB SUMMARY
This is an Operations position responsible for supervising the activities associated with Delivery. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, management and direction to delivery staff, compliance with government regulations and safety and security of the delivery department.
Responsibilities
- Supervises the daily work and safety of Delivery Associates, including adherence to standard operating procedures, adherence to planned routes, and providing safe and efficient customer service.
- Ensures Delivery Associate compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. DOT, OSHA, etc.) and ensures that electronic logs are kept current and accurate.
- Manages labor hours and consumable supplies within budget.
- Prepares work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.
- Oversees the proper selection utilization of company assets in support of the Delivery department.
- Organizes required repairs with proper departments as necessary.
- Reviews delivery functions and productivity reporting.
- Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with implementation of delivery changes.
- Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies, protocols and procedures including but not limited to food safety, DOT, record keeping, etc.
- Communicates with Sales Management and Marketing Associates to collaboratively resolve any customer or delivery opportunities or issues.
- Visits customer locations and meets with customers to address issues and assess delivery difficulty.
- Preserves associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings.
- Maintains ongoing interaction.
- Keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures.
- Monitors associate morale.
- Submits and responds to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.
- Interprets trains and consistently enforces company policies and procedures.
- Coordinates efforts with the Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, updating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections.
- Makes recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required.
- Executes management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.
- Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed (and as qualified).
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- 2 or 4-year college degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or similar major preferred.
Experience
- 1-3 years related experience and/or training.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
- Complete a Sysco approved defensive driving program.
- HazMat certification preferred.
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver License meeting Company standards preferred.
Professional Skills
- Successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.
- Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments, operating companies, and Corporate proactively and constructively.
- Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Working knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
- Apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner.
- Work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal regulations.
- Manage the pressures and stress associated with a deadline-oriented atmosphere and customer service issues.
- Demonstrates skill in making independent decisions in support of company policies and procedures on time.
- Able to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Can write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Exhibit knowledge of spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.
- Must have excellent computer skills.
- Ability to read, comprehend, write and speak English.
- Can add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Transportation Supervisor
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Your H-1B petition stands on the degree-to-role connection. Document how your bachelor's in logistics, supply chain, or transportation management directly maps to the supervisory and analytical duties in the job description, not just the management title.
Verify your SOC code before applying
Transportation Supervisor roles can be classified under multiple SOC codes that carry different prevailing wage levels. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your target role and confirm the SOC code the employer plans to use before you get to the offer stage.
Search employers with active LCA filing history
Target companies that have already certified LCAs for transportation or logistics supervisory roles. Migrate Mate shows verified H-1B sponsorship history by employer, so you can focus applications on organizations with a documented track record in your occupation.
Confirm LCA coverage for every worksite
If your Transportation Supervisor role involves overseeing drivers or operations across multiple facilities, each worksite needs its own certified LCA. Raise this with the hiring manager before the offer is finalized to avoid filing delays after you accept.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the specific county or metro area of your worksite, not just the city name, to get the wage level that will appear on the LCA.
Align your cap timing with the selection rules
The H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so confirm current registration timelines with your employer's immigration counsel well before your OPT or other status expires. A 60-day grace period after status ends exists, but you can't start work until USCIS approves the petition.
H-1B Visa Transportation Supervisor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Transportation Supervisor role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It can, but only when the employer structures the position around duties that genuinely require a bachelor's degree in a specific related field, such as logistics, supply chain management, or transportation systems. A supervisory title alone is not enough. USCIS evaluates whether the actual job duties, not just the job title, require that level of specialized education. Employers who file successfully for this role typically document degree-level analytical, planning, and compliance responsibilities explicitly in the petition.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Transportation Supervisor positions?
Sponsoring employers for this role tend to be large logistics operators, freight and trucking companies, transit agencies, and supply chain divisions of manufacturing or retail enterprises where the supervisory function carries regulatory compliance and data analysis responsibilities. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for transportation and logistics roles directly on Migrate Mate, which surfaces that DOL disclosure data by occupation and location.
What documents should I prepare before a Transportation Supervisor H-1B petition?
Your employer will need your official transcripts showing a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, a detailed job description that ties each core duty to degree-level knowledge, and any professional certifications relevant to transportation regulation or safety compliance. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service is typically required. Keep copies of all prior I-94 records and any previous visa approvals as well.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a different transportation facility or region?
Every new worksite requires a separate certified LCA filed with DOL before you begin work there. This applies even if you're employed by the same company and doing the same job. If your Transportation Supervisor role regularly shifts between locations, your employer's immigration counsel needs to build an LCA strategy covering each site in advance. USCIS can issue a Request for Evidence if worksite coverage has gaps.
How long does H-1B sponsorship last for a Transportation Supervisor role?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended once for a maximum total of six years. Beyond six years, continued stay typically requires an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a pending green card application that qualifies for an extension under the American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act. Your employer needs to initiate that process before the six-year cap is reached.