VP, Asset Operations & Growth Leader

Vaco Recruiter Services; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services recruits for an established transportation and logistics organization to appoint a Vice President of Asset Operations in Memphis. This leader will own end-to-end P&L, freight strategy, and safety/compliance, unifying fleet, brokerage, and back-office functions under one accountable leader.

You will drive disciplined growth, manage driver and contractor relationships, and ensure on-time performance and customer satisfaction, reporting to ownership and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of experience in asset-based truckload transportation.
• At least three years of experience leading through managers.
• Demonstrated ownership of a transportation P&L, beyond responsibility for an assigned budget.
• Broad knowledge of fleet operations, safety, maintenance, driver management, contractor or owner-operator management, and back-office functions.
• Strong working knowledge of FMCSA regulations, CSA performance, and DOT compliance.
• Experience leading distributed teams, driver populations, outside vendors, or other employees who are not located in one central office.
• Owner-operator or contractor fleet experience.
• Documented success improving driver retention.
• Ability to work on-site in Memphis or a genuine willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Own the asset operation’s P&L, including revenue, cost per mile, margins, budgeting, and freight mix.
• Develop and execute an operating plan that supports disciplined, financially sound growth.
• Lead fleet utilization and service performance across van, flatbed, and brokerage operations.
• Maintain FMCSA and DOT compliance, CSA performance, inspections, and claims.
• Direct equipment strategy: tractor/trailer specs, purchasing, maintenance, and vendor relations.
• Improve network design, trailer utilization, drop-and-hook, deadhead, dwell, and service performance.
• Oversee billing accuracy, DSO, delivery-to-invoice time, and TMS data integrity.

Skills

Asset management

P&L ownership

Fleet operations

FMCSA compliance

Driver management

Leadership

Owner-operator management

Driver retention

Relocation willingness

Job description

Vaco Recruiter Services recruits for an established transportation and logistics organization to appoint a Vice President of Asset Operations in Memphis. This leader will own end-to-end P&L, freight strategy, and safety/compliance, unifying fleet, brokerage, and back-office functions under one accountable leader.

You will drive disciplined growth, manage driver and contractor relationships, and ensure on-time performance and customer satisfaction, reporting to ownership and collaborating with