General Manager

Honolulu Freight Service Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + performance incentives

Medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits

Paid time off and growth opportunities

Job summary

A regional transportation company in Tacoma, WA, is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead its trucking and transportation operations. This role includes overseeing dispatching, customer service, and compliance while ensuring efficient and profitable transportation services. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in transportation management and strong knowledge of relevant regulations. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in transportation/trucking management, including dispatch.
• Strong knowledge of FMCSA rules, DOT compliance, UIIA, and port operations.
• Experience with Washington/Oregon trucking markets a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily dispatch and fleet operations to ensure on‑time service.
• Develop customer relationships and drive business growth in WA and OR.
• Ensure compliance with FMCSA, DOT, UIIA, and port regulations.
• Lead and mentor dispatchers, drivers, and support staff.

Skills

Transportation management

Customer service

Leadership

Business development

Job description

General Manager – Transportation Services

Location: Tacoma, WA | Salary Range: $90-150k/annually | FLSA: Exempt

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our trucking and transportation services across PNW (WA, OR?). This role oversees all aspects of company operations, including dispatching, customer service, sales, compliance, safety, financial performance, and overall business development, while ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable transportation services.

Requirements

What You’ll Do

• Manage daily dispatch and fleet operations to ensure on‑time service.
• Develop customer relationships and drive business growth in WA and OR.
• Ensure compliance with FMCSA, DOT, UIIA, and port regulations.
• Lead and mentor dispatchers, drivers, and support staff.
• Collaborate with leadership on safety, performance, and profitability goals.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years in transportation/trucking management, including dispatch.
• Strong knowledge of FMCSA rules, DOT compliance, UIIA, and port operations.
• Experience with Washington/Oregon trucking markets a plus.
• Leadership experience with drivers and office staff.
• Business development and customer service skills.

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay + performance incentives.
• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off and growth opportunities.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.