Carrier Manager

Reliant Transportation; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with incentives

401(k) plan with company match

Educational and professional dev. opps

Job summary

Reliant Transportation is seeking a Carrier Manager for a full-time role responsible for freight execution and building carrier relationships within a defined region. You will cover regional loads, negotiate rates to protect margins, and recruit and retain a reliable carrier network to hit volume and margin goals.

This position emphasizes execution and relationship building, with opportunities to advance based on performance.

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
• 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

Job description

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.

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