Domestic Freight Manager

Domestic Freight Manager | Dallas, Texas | Salary up to $160,000 This is a key management position responsible for overseeing domestic transportation operations, developing carrier relationships, managing customer requirements, and ensuring freight moves efficiently, competitively, and profitably. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in U.S. domestic freight, truckload, LTL, carrier management, and transportation operations, combined with proven leadership and commercial experience. Compensation & Benefits $130,000 - $160,000 salary, depending on experience Competitive benefits package Opportunity to join an established international freight forwarding organization Strong career progression and leadership opportunities Professional, collaborative working environment Key Responsibilities Manage and oversee day-to-day domestic freight and transportation operations Lead, mentor, and develop a team of domestic freight professionals Manage FTL, LTL, truckload, drayage, and other domestic transportation services Develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers, brokers, vendors, and customers Negotiate freight rates, contracts, and transportation costs Source and qualify carriers based on service requirements, pricing, and capacity Monitor shipments from pickup through final delivery and resolve operational issues Oversee carrier performance, service levels, claims, and delivery performance Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and profitability Support pricing, quoting, and business development activities Monitor domestic freight margins, costs, and departmental performance Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable transportation regulations Work closely with international forwarding, ocean, air, warehouse, and customer service teams Develop and maintain strong customer relationships and act as an escalation point for key accounts Analyze transportation data and KPIs to identify trends and areas for improvement Experience & Skills 7+ years of U.S. domestic freight / transportation experience Proven experience in a management or senior leadership position Strong knowledge of FTL, LTL, truckload, and domestic transportation Experience managing carrier networks and negotiating freight rates Strong understanding of U.S. transportation markets and capacity Proven team leadership and staff development experience Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of freight margins and profitability Excellent customer service and relationship-management skills Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and communication abilities Experience working within an international freight forwarding or logistics environment strongly preferred

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