Head of Asset Operations & Freight Growth

Vaco; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco in Memphis seeks a Vice President of Asset & Brokerage Operations to own end-to-end asset-based trucking operations, including P&L, freight strategy, equipment, personnel, safety and compliance.

The role reports to ownership, partners with the leadership team, and is responsible for driving disciplined growth, operational excellence, and superior customer service across van, flatbed and brokerage segments.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years in asset-based truckload transportation.
• At least three years leading through managers.
• Demonstrated ownership of a transportation P&L beyond a single budget.
• Broad knowledge of fleet operations, safety, maintenance, and back-office functions.
• Strong knowledge of FMCSA regulations, CSA performance, and DOT compliance.
• Experience leading distributed teams or remote workers.
• Owner-operator or contractor fleet experience.
• Ability to work on-site in Memphis or relocate.

Responsibilities

• Own asset operation P&L including revenue, cost per mile, contribution margin, budgeting, capital planning, capacity pricing, and freight mix.
• Develop and execute an operating plan that supports disciplined, financially sound growth.
• Lead fleet utilization and service performance, manage and develop fleet leadership while establishing clear accountability across van, flatbed, and brokerage operations.
• Maintain executive accountability for FMCSA and DOT compliance, CSA performance, roadside inspections, accident prevention, and claims.
• Direct equipment strategy, including tractor and trailer specifications, purchasing, disposal, trade cycles, lease-versus-buy decisions, preventive maintenance, inspections, fuel programs, and vendor relationships.
• Improve network design, trailer utilization, drop-and-hook programs, deadhead, dwell, and overall service performance.
• Oversee billing accuracy, DSO, time from delivery to invoice, TMS data integrity, and operational reporting.

Skills

Asset-based trucking

P&L ownership

Leadership/management

FMCSA/CSA knowledge

Contractor/owner-operator management

Job description

Vaco in Memphis seeks a Vice President of Asset & Brokerage Operations to own end-to-end asset-based trucking operations, including P&L, freight strategy, equipment, personnel, safety and compliance.

The role reports to ownership, partners with the leadership team, and is responsible for driving disciplined growth, operational excellence, and superior customer service across van, flatbed and brokerage segments.