COL-2026-054 | Logistics Manager – Freight Brokerage

Colwyn Group; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Company-paid benefits

Job summary

Meiborg Companies is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead and grow our freight brokerage division in Rockford, IL. This builder’s role focuses on creating a scalable, profitable operation beyond current levels and guiding a high-performing brokerage team.

You will drive revenue growth, optimize margins, oversee operations, and implement risk controls while shaping the organization for long-term success in the transportation sector.

Qualifications

• Significant freight brokerage / 3PL leadership experience.
• Proven record of growing brokerage revenue and profitability.
• Experience scaling operations, sales, and carrier teams.
• Strong financial acumen with P&L understanding.
• Proficiency with TMS systems (McLeod strongly preferred).
• Expertise in carrier qualification, fraud prevention, and risk management.
• Ability to recruit, coach, and hold teams accountable.

Responsibilities

• Drive brokerage revenue, expand accounts, improve margins, and own KPIs including revenue, gross profit, and customer retention.
• Lead, coach, and recruit brokerage talent; establish accountability and build future leaders.
• Oversee customer orders, carrier procurement, execution, billing, and process improvement using McLeod and operational data.
• Build scalable carrier networks, manage compliance, reduce fraud, and negotiate strategically.
• Strengthen customer relationships, support sales strategy, and ensure exceptional service delivery.

Skills

Freight brokerage leadership

Revenue growth

Team leadership

P&L understanding

TMS (McLeod)

Carrier qualification

Fraud prevention

Recruiting/coaching

Tools

TMS: McLeod

Job description

Rockford, United States | Posted on 10/13/2026

Colwyn Group is a staffing and recruiting firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, working across healthcare, technology, and executive search. We place candidates with employers across the US.An American Staffing Association member firm.

Job Description

Job Title: Logistics Manager – Freight Brokerage
Position Type: Full‑Time
Location: Rockford, IL (On‑site)
Industry: Transportation & Logistics
Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonus

About the Company

Meiborg Companies has been a trusted name in transportation and logistics for over 40 years, built on reliability, relationships, and results. We’re an established company with the appetite of a growth organization—offering leaders the opportunity to build, scale, and make a lasting impact.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead and grow our freight brokerage division. This is a builder’s role, not a maintenance position. The goal is to create a stronger, more scalable, and more profitable operation capable of reaching $50M+ in revenue.

Key Responsibilities

• Growth & Profitability: Drive brokerage revenue, expand accounts, improve margins, and own KPIs including revenue, gross profit, and customer retention.


• Leadership & Team Development: Lead, coach, and recruit brokerage talent; establish accountability and build future leaders.


• Brokerage Operations: Oversee customer orders, carrier procurement, execution, billing, and process improvement using McLeod and operational data.


• Carrier Strategy & Risk: Build scalable carrier networks, manage compliance, reduce fraud, and negotiate strategically.


• Customer Experience & Business Development: Strengthen customer relationships, support sales strategy, and ensure exceptional service delivery.

Qualifications

• Significant freight brokerage / 3PL leadership experience.


• Proven record of growing brokerage revenue and profitability.


• Experience scaling operations, sales, and carrier teams.


• Strong financial acumen with P&L understanding.


• Proficiency with TMS systems (McLeod strongly preferred).


• Expertise in carrier qualification, fraud prevention, and risk management.


• Ability to recruit, coach, and hold teams accountable.

Preferred Skills

• Think and act like an owner.


• Balance strategy with hands‑on brokerage floor leadership.


• Passion for building teams and developing people.


• High standards with accountability.


• Strong problem‑solving mindset—fix issues proactively.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (DOE).


• Performance‑based bonus tied to growth and profitability.


• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.


• 401(k) with company match.


• PTO and paid holidays.


• Company‑paid benefits.