Carrier Operations Manager – Permian Basin (Hybrid)

U.S. Silica; Midland (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Silica in Midland, TX seeks an experienced Carrier Manager to oversee third-party trucking operations across the Permian Basin.

The role requires building dependable carrier relationships, ensuring safety and compliance, and coordinating onboarding and performance monitoring with district, logistics, safety, maintenance, and operations teams. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in transportation/logistics with 5+ years in management, a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and a

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, carrier management, trucking operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of management experience within the trucking industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Working knowledge of DOT safety regulations, including driver logs and hours-of-service requirements.
• Strong understanding of trucking operations, logistics, field operations, and wellsite service environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate third-party carrier scheduling and dispatch based on customer demand and regional service requirements.
• Build and maintain productive carrier relationships to support safe and reliable service execution.
• Support carrier onboarding, including setup agreements, documentation, contract tracking, system updates, and carrier rating management.
• Use ISNet, Samsara, and other approved systems to monitor carrier activity, compliance status, equipment usage, and performance trends.
• Partner with district, logistics, operations, maintenance, and safety teams to support standardized carrier processes and field execution.
• Track carrier KPIs, identify performance opportunities, and communicate results to district and logistics leadership.
• Help verify carrier personnel meet PPE, certification, and site-specific safety requirements before equipment is issued.
• Support Job Safety Analyses, Project Safety Plans, orientations, service meetings, and onsite carrier training.
• Serve as a key communication point between facility teams, carriers, and operations leadership regarding service expectations, rates, billing procedures, and operational updates.
• Apply practical trucking, logistics, field, and wellsite operations knowledge to solve problems and support Permian Basin business objectives.

Skills

Carrier management

Trucking operations

DOT regulations

Leadership

Onboarding

Vendor relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ISNet

Samsara

Job description

U.S. Silica in Midland, TX seeks an experienced Carrier Manager to oversee third-party trucking operations across the Permian Basin.

The role requires building dependable carrier relationships, ensuring safety and compliance, and coordinating onboarding and performance monitoring with district, logistics, safety, maintenance, and operations teams. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in transportation/logistics with 5+ years in management, a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and a