General Manager

Strategic Employment Partners (SEP); El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm seeks a General Manager for an asset-based trucking operation in Los Angeles South Bay. This role, akin to a mini-CEO, requires heavy involvement in P&L management, fleet performance, dispatch structure, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a proven history of scaling operations in high-pressure environments and a strong command of operational metrics. Compensation goes up to $250K base plus bonuses and benefits, with on-site presence expected most days.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior leadership within an asset-based carrier environment.
• Proven track record in dispatch and driver management.
• Quantifiable improvements in trucking performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale an asset-based trucking operation.
• Own P&L and fleet performance.
• Ensure safety and compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations.

Skills

P&L management

Fleet performance optimization

Driver management

Safety and compliance (DOT/FMCSA)

Operational metrics communication

Job description

General Manager – Asset-Based Trucking (Confidential)

We’re retained on a confidential search for a General Manager to lead and scale an asset-based trucking operation backed by long-term capital and meaningful contracted volume. This is a hands‑on “mini‑CEO” seat — not a broad logistics role.

You’ll own P&L, fleet performance, dispatch structure, driver management, and safety/compliance (DOT/FMCSA). The right leader has built or scaled carrier operations in a high‑urgency environment and can quickly install the operating rhythm, metrics, and team structure needed to drive utilization, service reliability, and profitable growth.

We’re looking for someone who can speak in numbers — CPM/RPM, utilization, empty miles, OR, service metrics, claims — and who communicates proactively at the exec level without being chased.

Compensation: up to $250K base + performance bonus + benefits

Location: Los Angeles South Bay (on‑site most days; flexibility case‑by‑case)

• Senior leadership in an asset‑based carrier (not brokerage‑only)
• Direct ownership of dispatch + drivers and a safety/compliance function
• Track record of scaling or materially improving trucking performance (quantifiable)
• Strong command of fleet economics and operating KPIs
• High‑ownership, startup‑paced execution style