Senior Carrier Operations Manager – Field Logistics

U.S. Silica Company; Midland, Odessa (TX, TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Silica Company in Midland, TX seeks an experienced Carrier Manager to oversee third-party carrier operations across the Permian Basin.

You will coordinate capacity, onboarding, compliance, monitor performance, and partner with district, logistics, safety, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure reliable service delivery. The ideal candidate has extensive trucking operations experience, a safety-first mindset, and a proven ability to build durable carrier relationships in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, carrier management, trucking operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of management experience within the trucking industry.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Valid driver’s license and knowledge of DOT safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate third-party carrier scheduling and dispatch based on customer demand and regional service requirements.
• Build and maintain productive carrier relationships to support safe, reliable, and consistent service execution.
• Support carrier onboarding, including setup agreements, documentation, contract tracking, system updates, and carrier rating management.
• Use ISNet, Samsara, and other approved systems to monitor carrier activity, compliance status, equipment usage, and performance trends.
• Partner with district, logistics, operations, maintenance, and safety teams to support standardized carrier processes and field execution.
• Track carrier KPIs, identify performance opportunities, and communicate results to district and logistics leadership.
• Help verify carrier personnel meet PPE, certification, and site-specific safety requirements before equipment is issued.
• Support Job Safety Analyses, Project Safety Plans, orientations, service meetings, and onsite carrier training.
• Serve as a key communication point between facility teams, carriers, and operations leadership regarding service expectations, rates, billing procedures, and operational updates.

Skills

Carrier management

Trucking operations

Leadership

Safety compliance

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business

Tools

ISNet

Samsara

Job description

U.S. Silica Company in Midland, TX seeks an experienced Carrier Manager to oversee third-party carrier operations across the Permian Basin.

You will coordinate capacity, onboarding, compliance, monitor performance, and partner with district, logistics, safety, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure reliable service delivery. The ideal candidate has extensive trucking operations experience, a safety-first mindset, and a proven ability to build durable carrier relationships in a fast-paced