Drayage Terminal Manager: Build & Lead Owner-Operators

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Grand Rapids (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus
Equity opportunities

Job summary

A 3PL logistics company in Grand Rapids is seeking an experienced Terminal Manager to expand their asset drayage operations. The ideal candidate will have established relationships with owner-operators and shippers in retail, pharmaceuticals, or automotive sectors. Responsibilities include recruiting and managing fleets, developing shipper accounts, and handling daily operations. A strong understanding of drayage is essential, with a focus on equity in the outcome and performance bonuses as part of compensation.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in drayage operations or terminal management.
  • Existing relationships with carriers or customers preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, onboard, and manage a fleet of owner-operators.
  • Develop and grow shipper accounts in target verticals.
  • Own daily operations: dispatch, compliance, customer service, P&L.
  • Build the team and systems as volume grows.

Skills

Relationships with owner-operators
Knowledge of drayage operations
Experience in dispatch and compliance
Customer service expertise

Job description

A 3PL logistics company in Grand Rapids is seeking an experienced Terminal Manager to expand their asset drayage operations. The ideal candidate will have established relationships with owner-operators and shippers in retail, pharmaceuticals, or automotive sectors. Responsibilities include recruiting and managing fleets, developing shipper accounts, and handling daily operations. A strong understanding of drayage is essential, with a focus on equity in the outcome and performance bonuses as part of compensation.
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