Service Center Manager

Dayton Freight Lines; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Company car

Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines is seeking a Service Center Manager in Louisville, KY. In this leadership role, you will drive performance and lead a high-performing team in managing daily operations.

You will develop strategies to enhance business performance and ensure safety and compliance. The role offers competitive pay, a company car, and full benefits in a stable and growing organization.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the LTL / transportation industry.
• Experience managing drivers, dock workers, and sales teams.
• Proven ability to develop and manage budgets.
• Leadership skills that inspire teams and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations at the Service Center.
• Analyze performance metrics to identify challenges.
• Train and develop a high-performing team.
• Oversee safety, compliance, and facility maintenance.

Skills

Knowledge of LTL / transportation industry

Managing drivers and dock workers

Leadership skills

Communication and problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Lead the Way with Dayton Freight as a Service Center Manager!

About the Service Center Manager Position

Looking for a leadership role where you can truly make an impact? As a Service Center Manager, you’ll be at the heart of the operation. You’ll be driving performance, leading teams, and keeping everything running smoothly and efficiently. This is your chance to step into a role where strategy meets action and leadership fuels growth.

Why This Role Stands Out

This isn’t just a management job; it’s your opportunity to lead from the front, build a winning team, and shape the success of an entire operation. If you’re driven, strategic, and ready to take ownership, this role puts you in the driver’s seat.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily operations and keep your Service Center running at peak performance
• Analyze performance metrics to spot opportunities and solve challenges
• Build strong relationships with both customers and internal teams
• Review revenue trends and identify growth opportunities
• Partner on sales strategies and help expand your territory
• Stay ahead of competitor activity and industry trends
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop a high-performing team
• Create and execute sales and marketing action plans
• Handle safety, compliance, and regulatory standards (DOT, OSHA, EPA, ICC)
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
• Oversee freight claims and facility maintenance
• Lead team meetings and keep everyone aligned and motivated
• Take on special projects and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Strong knowledge of the LTL / transportation industry
• Experience managing drivers, dock workers, and sales teams
• Proven ability to develop and manage budgets
• Leadership skills that inspire teams and drive results
• Solid communication and problem-solving abilities
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Fluent in English

Benefits

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Stable, growing organization with real development and growth
• Competitive weekly pay
• Company car for Service Center Manager
• Professional, positive, people-first culture in a family environment
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k) and more!
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal days
• Real development and growth opportunities in a stable, expanding company
• Modern facilities and clean, late-model equipment