Carrier Operations & Compliance Lead

Jobtailor; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Transportation and Logistics Manager in Midland, TX to oversee carrier scheduling, build strong relationships with third-party carriers, and ensure safe, reliable service aligned with Permian Basin needs and regional objectives.

You will lead a team, manage DOT compliance and hours-of-service, drive driver onboarding, and track KPIs across field operations, wellsite logistics, and safety programs, collaborating with district, maintenance, and operations leadership

Qualifications

• 6+ years in transportation, logistics, carrier management, or related field.
• 5+ years of management experience in trucking.
• Bachelor’s in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and knowledge of DOT safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate third-party carrier scheduling and dispatch based on demand and regional requirements.
• Build and maintain productive carrier relationships to support safe, reliable service.
• Support carrier onboarding, including setup agreements, documentation, and contract tracking.
• Use ISNet, Samsara, and other approved systems to monitor carrier activity and performance.
• Partner with district, logistics, operations, maintenance, and safety teams to standardize processes.
• Track carrier KPIs and communicate results to leadership.
• Verify carrier personnel meet PPE, certification, and site-safety requirements.
• Support Job Safety Analyses and safety trainings.

Skills

Carrier Scheduling

DOT Compliance

Transportation Management

Logistics Coordination

Carrier Onboarding

KPI Tracking

Trucking Operations

Safety Program Support

Vendor Management

Driver Management

Project Safety Planning

Job Safety Analysis

Carrier Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field

Tools

ISNet

Samsara

Telematics Platforms

Compliance Platforms

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Transportation and Logistics Manager in Midland, TX to oversee carrier scheduling, build strong relationships with third-party carriers, and ensure safe, reliable service aligned with Permian Basin needs and regional objectives.

You will lead a team, manage DOT compliance and hours-of-service, drive driver onboarding, and track KPIs across field operations, wellsite logistics, and safety programs, collaborating with district, maintenance, and operations leadership