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Role: Vice President, Truckload OperationsLocation: South Barrington, IL (60010) or Tampa, FL Base Salary: $150,000 Bonus: Performance-based, tied to branch growth Benefits: 401(k), paid time off, medical and dental insuranceCompany OverviewWe are a fast-growing transportation and logistics provider headquartered in South Barrington, Illinois, with additional remote operations in Tampa, Florida. The business employs 30+ staff in the Northwest Chicago suburbs, supported by a growing remote team.The company has delivered strong year-over-year revenue growth and is coming off its best performance to date, generating approximately $44M in annual revenue. With a fully staffed 24/7 in-office operations model, we provide high-touch service and real-time communication on every load.We are firmly in growth mode, with a strategic objective to expand our freight offerings and scale the business to $100M+ in revenue over the next 3&ndash;5 years.Position SummaryWe are seeking a Vice President of Truckload Operations to lead and scale our truckload brokerage division. This is a senior leadership role for a commercially driven, results-oriented operator with deep North American truckload experience.The successful candidate will be responsible for growing the existing freight portfolio, strengthening carrier networks, and building a high-performing operations team, while working closely with sales leadership to deliver exceptional service and margin performance.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and manage the truckload brokerage operation, overseeing a team of approximately six direct reports</li><li>Manage and grow an existing freight portfolio across current and new lanes</li><li>Negotiate competitive and sustainable rates with customers and carriers/drivers</li><li>Build, expand, and maintain a reliable carrier base to support current and future freight demand</li><li>Partner closely with sales representatives to ensure consistent, high-level customer service</li><li>Recruit, hire, train, and develop operations talent to support division growth</li><li>Provide hands-on leadership, guidance, and day-to-day operational problem-solving</li><li>Drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement across the team</li></ul>Leadership ScopeIn this role, you will lead a team of customer and carrier account managers, driving increased wallet share within existing accounts, delegating new opportunities, and providing operational oversight to ensure service excellence. The environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and performance-driven, with a strong emphasis on internal development and accountability.Experience &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in truckload brokerage or transportation operations</li><li>Experience in non-asset-based and asset-based environments preferred</li><li>Strong knowledge of North American truckload transportation, including dry van and flatbed</li><li>Proven ability to develop and maintain long-term customer and carrier relationships</li><li>Demonstrated leadership presence with the ability to motivate, manage, and scale teams</li><li>Results-driven mindset with strong commercial and market awareness</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to respond quickly to service or capacity challenges</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and executive-level presentations</li><li>Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leadership, customers, and internal teams</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>would you be able to provide examples of you managing a freight portfolio and negotiating rates?</li><li>Would you be able to provide examples of when you built a carrier base and also when you negotiated with carriers?</li><li>Would you be able to provide examples of when you Hired, trained &amp; pushed the operations team as well as leading account managers?</li><li>Would you be able to provide examples of when you worked closely with sales representatives?</li><li>Would you be able to provide examples of when you had to respond quickly to service issues?</li><li>Do you have Dry van &amp; flatbed experience?</li><li>Do you have Asset and non-asset based experience?</li><li>Do you have experience in writing reports and presenting information?</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Vice President, Truckload Operations

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Vice President, Truckload Operations