Strategic Account Manager - Trucking

TF Energy Solutions; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Competitive benefits

Job summary

T-Lane Transportation in Edmonton is seeking an experienced Strategic Account Manager to lead quoting, pricing, planning, and coordination of large-scale transportation projects in oil and gas, heavy haul, and specialized freight sectors.

You will manage client relationships, coordinate with dispatch and drivers, ensure cross-border compliance, and drive growth within the TF Energy Solutions group.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience quoting and coordinating large-scale transportation projects.
• Experience pricing oversized and over-dimensional freight movements.
• Minimum five (5) years of trucking, heavy haul, or specialized transportation industry experience.
• Proven experience developing freight quotations, managing project costs, and coordinating multi-load transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quotations for large-scale transportation projects, including oversized, over-dimensional, heavy haul, and specialized freight movements.
• Analyze freight dimensions, weights, equipment requirements, routing restrictions, permits, and associated costs to develop accurate transportation pricing.
• Plan and coordinate flat deck, step deck, heavy haul, oversized, over-dimensional, and specialized freight projects.
• Manage transportation projects from initial bidding and quote acceptance through delivery and billing.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, maintaining strong relationships and providing timely project updates.
• Coordinate with dispatch, load planners, operations, drivers, and third-party carriers to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate permits, routing, customs documentation, and other requirements for oversized and cross-border shipments.
• Monitor project progress, proactively resolve operational challenges, and ensure customer requirements are met.
• Review transportation costs, carrier charges, invoices, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and project profitability.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian and U.S. transportation regulations, safety standards, and company procedures.
• Identify new business opportunities and support the growth of existing customer accounts.

Skills

Quoting large projects

Pricing oversized freight

Project planning

Customer account management

Cross-border shipping knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Oil and gas industry experience

PMP / education asset

Education

PMP designation

Post-secondary education in business/logistics

Tools

TruckMate

Job description

Build Your Career with T-Lane Transportation!

T-Lane Transportation is a leader in specialized transportation, heavy haul, and industrial moving services across Canada and the United States. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, with terminals across Canada, we provide comprehensive transportation solutions including flat deck, step deck, heavy haul, oversized and over-dimensional freight, jack and slide services, warehousing, and complex industrial project movements.

With a fleet of over 250 pieces of specialized equipment, T-Lane has the expertise and resources to execute challenging transportation projects safely and efficiently.

WE ARE HIRING!

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Account Manager to join our Edmonton team.

This opportunity is ideal for a transportation professional with extensive experience quoting, pricing, planning, and coordinating large-scale transportation projects, particularly within the oil and gas, heavy haul, and specialized freight sectors.

A minimum of five (5) years of experience quoting and coordinating large transportation projects is required. Proven experience pricing oversized and over-dimensional freight movements is mandatory.

What's In It For You:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits program
• Healthy work-life balance
• On-site parking
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Career growth opportunities within the TF Energy Solutions group of companies

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for large-scale transportation projects, including oversized, over-dimensional, heavy haul, and specialized freight movements.
• Analyze freight dimensions, weights, equipment requirements, routing restrictions, permits, and associated costs to develop accurate transportation pricing.
• Plan and coordinate flat deck, step deck, heavy haul, oversized, over-dimensional, and specialized freight projects.
• Manage transportation projects from initial bidding and quote acceptance through delivery and billing.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, maintaining strong relationships and providing timely project updates.
• Coordinate with dispatch, load planners, operations, drivers, and third-party carriers to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate permits, routing, customs documentation, and other requirements for oversized and cross-border shipments.
• Monitor project progress, proactively resolve operational challenges, and ensure customer requirements are met.
• Review transportation costs, carrier charges, invoices, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and project profitability.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian and U.S. transportation regulations, safety standards, and company procedures.
• Identify new business opportunities and support the growth of existing customer accounts.

Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience quoting and coordinating large-scale transportation projects.
• Demonstrated experience pricing oversized and over-dimensional freight movements, including equipment selection, permitting, routing restrictions, and associated transportation costs, is required.
• Minimum five (5) years of trucking, heavy haul, or specialized transportation industry experience is required
• Proven experience developing freight quotations, managing project costs, and coordinating multi-load transportation projects
• Strong knowledge of flat deck, step deck, heavy haul, and specialized equipment specifications, capacities, and load securement requirements
• Strong understanding of Canadian and U.S. transportation regulations, permitting, routing, and cross-border shipping requirements
• Experience managing customer accounts and complex transportation projects
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage changing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and customer service
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Oil and gas industry experience, including OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods), pipe movements, and industrial projects, is considered a strong asset
• PMP designation or post-secondary education in business, logistics, or a related field is considered an asset
• Experience using TruckMate or similar transportation management systems is considered an asset

All applicants must successfully complete a company-paid criminal record check.

T-Lane Transportation is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and thank everyone for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

T-Lane Transportation is a proud member of TF Energy Solutions group of Companies.