Truckload Operations Manager

Thomas Talent Network; Town of Caledonia (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Talent Network is seeking a Truckload Operations Manager in Caledonia, WI to lead an asset‑based flatbed fleet and expand operations. You will oversee dispatch, load planning, driver management, customer service, and fleet utilization, ensuring DOT compliance and safe operations.

The role requires hands‑on leadership with at least 5 years in asset‑based trucking, flatbed operations, and strong proficiency in TMS/ELD tools, Excel, and KPI tracking. On‑site work in Caledonia, WI is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of transportation, trucking, logistics, dispatch, or fleet management experience.
• Experience managing asset‑based flatbed/open‑deck operations.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, HOS, weight laws, and transportation safety standards.
• Experience monitoring fleet profitability and KPIs.
• Proven leadership managing dispatch teams and professional drivers.
• Experience using TMS, ELD platforms, and fleet management technology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Ability to work onsite in Caledonia, WI.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of an asset‑based flatbed fleet and support continued fleet growth.
• Oversee transportation operations from load acceptance through final delivery and customer follow‑up.
• Manage and develop dispatch personnel; provide operational leadership and accountability.
• Plan and assign freight based on equipment availability, driver hours, customer requirements, and profitability.
• Monitor key operational metrics (fleet utilization, revenue per truck/mile, empty miles, on‑time performance, operating margins).
• Identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with drivers on dispatch instructions, route changes, equipment issues, and load securement.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, Hours of Service, and safety standards.
• Utilize Samsara and TMS to monitor fleet activity, compliance, and driver performance.
• Respond to service disruptions, breakdowns, weather delays, and operational challenges.
• Support driver recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and retention.
• Partner with sales and pricing teams to evaluate new business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Dispatch management

Fleet management

Operations leadership

Microsoft Excel

Education

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

Tools

TMS

Samsara

ELD platforms

Fleet management tech

Job description

An asset-based flatbed trucking company (fleet currently ~80-100 trucks, expanding beyond 100) — seeks a Truckload Operations Manager in Caledonia, WI (onsite).

Territory: Eastern Wisconsin & Northern Illinois.

Full-Time, Direct Hire.

Compensation: $80,000-$95,000 base salary.

Position Summary: Lead the day-to-day operations of an asset-based flatbed fleet with continued expansion planned. Responsible for overseeing dispatch, load planning, driver management, customer service, fleet utilization, compliance, profitability, and operational performance. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on operations leader with experience managing flatbed trucking operations within an asset‑based carrier and a proven ability to build processes that support sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of an asset‑based flatbed fleet and support continued fleet growth
• Oversee transportation operations from load acceptance through final delivery and customer follow‑up
• Manage and develop dispatch personnel; provide operational leadership and accountability
• Plan and assign freight based on equipment availability, driver hours, customer requirements, and profitability
• Monitor key operational metrics (fleet utilization, revenue per truck/mile, empty miles, on‑time performance, operating margins)
• Identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions
• Coordinate with drivers on dispatch instructions, route changes, equipment issues, and load securement
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, Hours of Service, and safety standards
• Utilize Samsara and TMS to monitor fleet activity, compliance, and driver performance
• Respond to service disruptions, breakdowns, weather delays, and operational challenges
• Support driver recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and retention
• Partner with sales and pricing teams to evaluate new business opportunities

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of transportation, trucking, logistics, dispatch, or fleet management experience
• Previous management experience within an asset‑based trucking company
• Direct experience managing flatbed, open‑deck, specialized, or similar truckload operations
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations, HOS, weight laws, and transportation safety standards
• Experience monitoring fleet profitability and operational KPIs
• Proven leadership managing dispatch teams and professional drivers
• Experience using TMS, ELD platforms, and fleet management technology
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office
• Ability to work onsite in Caledonia, WI

Preferred

Experience managing fleets of 50+ trucks; leading operations through growth; Samsara; flatbed load securement and open‑deck freight; company drivers and owner‑operators; operating budgets and P&L Bachelor's in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business.