LTL Manager

WAVEPOINT3PL; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Wavepoint3PL is seeking an LTL Manager within the Brokerage Division to lead a team of LTL Specialists, drive profitability, and strengthen carrier and customer relationships.

The role focuses on optimizing processes with technology and analytics, expanding LTL service capabilities, and delivering best-in-class results across pricing, service levels, and capacity planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3+ years in LTL brokerage, carrier management, or transportation operations, with leadership preferred.
• Strong understanding of LTL pricing, tariffs, routing, and software platforms.
• Proven track record building carrier networks and improving margins.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of LTL Specialists to achieve performance goals in service quality, margin growth, and operational efficiency.
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with LTL carriers to improve pricing, service levels, and network coverage.
• Develop and enhance relationships with key customers, collaborating on capacity, rate solutions, and proactive problem-solving.
• Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) and analytics tools to streamline workflows, improve visibility, and drive cost savings.
• Monitor performance metrics such as margin per load, service performance, and carrier utilization to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal brokerage, operations, and sales teams to ensure alignment between customer expectations and execution capabilities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by introducing new technologies, processes, or carrier programs that enhance efficiency or profitability.
• Oversee carrier onboarding and compliance to ensure performance standards and company policies are consistently met.
• Forecast volume trends and develop strategic plans to manage capacity and margin in varying market conditions.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Negotiation

Analytics

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

McLeod

TAI

Project44

Other platforms

Job description

About this position

Description: LTL Manager – Brokerage Division

Competitive Base Salary plus Variable Compensation

Position Overview

The LTL Manager will lead a team of LTL Specialists within our Brokerage Division, driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and profitability. This role is responsible for strengthening carrier and customer relationships, optimizing processes through technology and analytics, and expanding our LTL service capabilities to deliver best-in-class results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of LTL Specialists to achieve performance goals in service quality, margin growth, and operational efficiency.


• Build and sustain strong partnerships with LTL carriers to improve pricing, service levels, and network coverage.


• Develop and enhance relationships with key customers, collaborating on capacity, rate solutions, and proactive problem-solving.


• Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) and analytics tools to streamline workflows, improve visibility, and drive cost savings.


• Monitor performance metrics such as margin per load, service performance, and carrier utilization to identify opportunities for improvement.


• Collaborate with internal brokerage, operations, and sales teams to ensure alignment between customer expectations and execution capabilities.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives by introducing new technologies, processes, or carrier programs that enhance efficiency or profitability.


• Oversee carrier onboarding and compliance to ensure performance standards and company policies are consistently met.


• Forecast volume trends and develop strategic plans to manage capacity and margin in varying market conditions.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience).


• 3+ years of LTL brokerage, carrier management, or transportation operations experience; prior leadership experience preferred.


• Strong understanding of LTL pricing structures, tariffs, routing, and industry software platforms (McLeod, TAI, Project44, or equivalent).


• Proven track record in building carrier networks and improving operational margins.


• Excellent communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.


• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus


• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid time off and holidays


• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to shape the growth of our LTL operations in a dynamic brokerage environment. You’ll have the tools, technology, and autonomy to build high-performing teams, cultivate lasting partnerships, and drive measurable impact across the organization.