Head of Heavy Haul & Specialized Freight

Beemac Logistics; Beaver (Beaver County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Paid maternity leave

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

Beemac Logistics seeks a commercially driven VP of Specialized Logistics to lead and expand heavy haul, over dimensional, overweight, project, and high value freight. This role is a player-coach reporting to the CEO, selling and pricing directly while supporting sales reps from booking to delivery.

The position requires hands-on experience across heavy freight segments, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to develop SOPs and KPIs to scale operations in Beaver, PA.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience in heavy haul, over dimensional, overweight, or project freight.
• Experience pricing complex freight, evaluating carrier costs, and negotiating rates.
• Experience selling, coaching, or supporting others in a sales or account management role.
• Familiarity with TMS platforms such as McLeod and tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of heavy haul, over dimensional, overweight, project, and high value freight with direct oversight of complex shipments.
• Review dimensions, weight, equipment, routing, permits, and escorts before booking and stay involved once moving.
• Serve as the primary specialized logistics resource for sales reps and price specialized freight directly.
• Develop competitive quotes by evaluating carrier rates, permits, escorts, and routing costs; approve pricing and carrier selection on high value loads.
• Build and manage relationships with heavy haul carriers, permitting services, escort providers, and other vendors.
• Oversee high value freight risk controls including carrier qualification, insurance, tracking, and escalation procedures.

Skills

Heavy haul / project freight

Pricing & negotiation

Sales / account management

Carrier coordination

Excel

TMS knowledge

Tools

McLeod TMS

Excel

Job description

Beemac Logistics seeks a commercially driven VP of Specialized Logistics to lead and expand heavy haul, over dimensional, overweight, project, and high value freight. This role is a player-coach reporting to the CEO, selling and pricing directly while supporting sales reps from booking to delivery.

The position requires hands-on experience across heavy freight segments, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to develop SOPs and KPIs to scale operations in Beaver, PA.