Director Of Cartage Transportation

Imperative Logistics

Carlsbad, CA, United States
Base: $175,000-$200,000 annually; bonus/equity: no...
Cartage and private fleet network
Dispatch structure and driver leadership
Asset utilization and route optimization
The Director of Cartage Transportation is responsible for building, scaling, and optimizing the company’s cartage and private fleet transportation network, owning strategic and operational performance

Job Summary

  • The Director of Cartage Transportation is responsible for building, scaling, and optimizing the company’s cartage and private fleet transportation network, owning strategic and operational performance.
  • Key responsibilities include fleet strategy, network development, operations and dispatch management, performance management, financial and cost management, driver leadership, safety, compliance, and technology optimization.
  • The company offers Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401k with matching, HSA with matching, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, and employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance.

Matching Summary

The Director of Cartage Transportation is responsible for building, scaling, and optimizing the company’s cartage and private fleet transportation network, owning strategic and operational performance.

Salary

Base: $175,000-$200,000 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + matching, HSA + matching, PTO, Life Insurance, Short/Long-term disability

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cartage and private fleet network
  • Dispatch structure and driver leadership
  • Asset utilization and route optimization
  • Operational KPI development and management
  • DOT regulations and transportation compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive communication and sense of urgency
  • Flexibility and fast responsive support
  • Industry-leading technology utilization
  • Builder mindset for scalable processes

Key Requirements

  • 8-12 years of experience in fleet operations
  • Demonstrated experience managing private fleet operations
  • Proven success implementing operational KPIs
  • Strong financial acumen
  • Experience leading dispatch, fleet management, and driver teams
  • Strong knowledge of DOT regulations
  • Experience with transportation technology platforms

Work Rights

Not specified

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