Carrier Manager

Reliant Transportation; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) plan with company match

Educational and professional developme

Job summary

Reliant Transportation in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a Carrier Manager to lead freight execution and carrier relationships in a full-time, on-site role. You will cover loads in your region, negotiate rates, and recruit carrier partners to meet regional goals.

This on-site position offers opportunities for growth, a collaborative team environment, and exposure to the McLeod transportation management system while advancing within a performance-driven logistics company.

Qualifications

• Experience managing freight execution and carrier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Cover loads in your assigned region.
• Ensure timely and accurate shipment execution.
• Negotiate competitive rates to maximize margins.
• Drive regional load volume and profit goals.
• Recruit, onboard, and maintain a reliable carrier network.

Skills

Carrier management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Job description

Location: Lincoln, NE | Full-Time | On-Site

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Carrier Manager position at Reliant Transportation is a full-time role responsible for managing freight execution and developing carrier relationships within an assigned region. Focused on execution, relationship-building, and results, Carrier Managers cover loads, negotiate carrier rates, and recruit and retain carrier partners to meet regional volume and margin goals. In addition to day-to-day operations, this position supports the bulk division and requires a deep understanding of carrier businesses to offer tailored solutions and drive long-term growth. With advancement opportunities directly tied to performance, this role serves as a steppingstone to a high-impact career with limitless potential.

This position is fully on-site.

You must be able to work at our Lincoln, NE office for your application to be considered.

CORE VALUES:

• Challenge Accepted - Logistics never stops, and neither do we.
• Performance Driven Culture - We're committed to execution, and each other.
• Success by Design - Using our talents to create a win-win-win outcome for us, customers, and carriers.

KEY RESONPONSIBILITIES:

Your Role:

• Cover loads in your assigned region
• Ensure timely and accurate shipment execution
• Negotiate competitive rates to maximize margins
• Drive regional load volume and profit goals
• Recruit, onboard, and maintain a reliable carrier network

Team & Development:

• Contribute to a high-energy, fast-paced work environment
• Develop and maintain strong carrier relationships and market expertise
• Become an expert in the McLeod transportation management system

WE OFFER:

• Competitive pay with performance incentives
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Educational and professional development opportunities