POSITION AVAILABLE: Director of Operations, Truckload Division
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Director of Operations of our Truckload division who is a goal orientated and results driven candidate to help grow our truckload brokerage division. Our company offers every mode of transportation to our customers complimented with a 24/7 IN-office staff that provides customized customer service on every load.
We are seeking experienced leader to grow and improve our brokerage division.
Responsibilities would include-
· Managing a current freight portfolio
· Provide & negotiate freight rates with both the customer & carriers/drivers
· Build a carrier base to benefit current & future freight lanes
- Work closely with our sales representatives to execute high level customer service
· Use their knowledge & experience to hire, train & push our operation’s team
In this role, you will lead a team of customer & carrier account managers to push more business within their freight portfolio, delegate new accounts & provide helpful insight on day to day situations. We have a fun & enthusiastic work environment that promotes internal competition & creates high performing individuals.
We are eager to attract the best so we offer competitive base salary compensation, commission incentives and a generous benefits package that includes a 401k, paid time off; and insurance (medical & dental).
Experience & Skills:
- 5 + years of related experience within the industry
- Non asset based and asset based experience preferred
- Experience with North American truckload transportation (dry van & flatbed)
- Ability to develop long-term relationships
- Strong management skills and leadership presence to command and motivate the department
- Results-driven
- Robust market knowledge
- Must have strong problem-solving skills and ability to think and respond quickly to service issues
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and co-workers
Company Information-
Par Logistics, Inc. is one of the largest Landstar agencies operating out of South Barrington, IL. We have over 25 employees here in the NW suburbs and several remote in Tampa, FL. Our revenue was increased tremendously year over year and we’re coming off our best year (55 million in sales). We’re staffed 24/7 with individuals IN our office to provide the utmost service & communication to our customers on every load. We’re in growth mode & looking to develop other avenues of freight to push our revenue to over $100M in the next 3-5 years.
Company website: www.parlogistics.net
Corporate website: www.landstar.com
Company Description
About Us:
Par Logistics, Inc. is one of the largest Landstar agencies, proudly operating out of South Barrington, IL. Our small but powerful office in the northwest suburbs has seen tremendous year-over-year growth, with our best year reaching $45.5 million in sales. We’re in growth mode and aiming to expand into new freight markets to push our revenue beyond $100 million in the next 3–5 years.
We operate 24/7/365 with a dedicated operations and customer service team that manages every shipment from dispatch to delivery—providing exceptional service and constant communication to our customers on every load.
Our services include:
Ground Expedited
Air Cargo & Charter
Full Truckload (FTL)
Less-than-Truckload (LTL)
White Glove Pickup & Delivery
Distribution Rollouts
From Fortune 500 companies to small businesses across North America and Canada, we deliver solutions that meet critical deadlines and exceed expectations.
