VP OF ASSET OPERATION

Vaco by Highspring; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Memphis seeks a Vice President of Asset & Brokerage Operations to own end-to-end asset operations and P&L across asset, fleet, and brokerage functions. You will lead safety, compliance, service, and back-office activities while aligning with ownership and the leadership team.

You will consolidate asset operations, fleet utilization, and vendor relationships, drive disciplined growth, and manage a distributed team across drivers, contractors, and staff on-site in Memphis or

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, contribution margin, budgeting, capital planning, capacity pricing, and freight mix.
• Develop and execute an operating plan that supports disciplined, financially sound growth.
• Lead fleet utilization and service performance, manage and develop fleet leadership while establishing clear accountability across van, flatbed, and brokerage operations.
• Maintain executive accountability for FMCSA and DOT compliance, CSA performance, roadside inspections, accident prevention, and claims.
• Direct equipment strategy, including tractor and trailer specifications, purchasing, disposal, trade cycles, lease-versus-buy decisions, preventive maintenance, inspections, fuel programs, and vendor relationships.
• Improve network design, trailer utilization, drop-and-hook programs, deadhead, dwell, and overall service performance.
• Oversee billing accuracy, DSO, time from delivery to invoice, TMS data integrity, and operational reporting.

Skills

P&L ownership

Fleet operations

Team leadership

Safety & compliance

FMCSA regulations

CSA performance

DOT compliance

Distributed teams

Driver retention

Driver management

Owner-operator management

Back-office functions

Job description

Vice President of Asset & Brokerage Operations

We are partnering with an established transportation and logistics organization to identify a Vice President of Asset Operations who will take full ownership of a growing operation.

The Vice President will have end-to-end accountability for the operation's financial performance, freight strategy, equipment, people, safety, compliance, and customer service. The role reports directly to ownership and works closely with the broader leadership team.

An established team is already in place, including fleet management, dispatch, safety and compliance, and back-office support. The opportunity is to bring these functions under one accountable leader who can strengthen performance and build a disciplined platform for sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the asset operation's P&L, including revenue, cost per mile, contribution margin, budgeting, capital planning, capacity pricing, and freight mix.
• Develop and execute an operating plan that supports disciplined, financially sound growth.
• Lead fleet utilization and service performance, manage and develop fleet leadership while establishing clear accountability across van, flatbed, and brokerage operations.
• Maintain executive accountability for FMCSA and DOT compliance, CSA performance, roadside inspections, accident prevention, and claims.
• Direct equipment strategy, including tractor and trailer specifications, purchasing, disposal, trade cycles, lease-versus-buy decisions, preventive maintenance, inspections, fuel programs, and vendor relationships.
• Improve network design, trailer utilization, drop-and-hook programs, deadhead, dwell, and overall service performance.
• Oversee billing accuracy, DSO, time from delivery to invoice, TMS data integrity, and operational reporting.

What Success Looks Like

The Vice President will establish and manage performance measures across:

• Contribution margin, operating ratio, cost per mile, and revenue productivity
• Equipment utilization, loaded miles, deadhead, trailer turns, and dwell
• CSA performance, roadside out-of-service rates, preventable accidents, and claims cost
• Driver and owner-operator retention, turnover, and time to seat equipment
• On-time pickup and delivery, tender acceptance, and customer scorecards
• Maintenance cost, fleet age, and unplanned out-of-service time
• Billing accuracy, DSO, and delivery-to-invoice cycle time

Required 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.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

· the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

· licensure and certification requirements;

· office location and other geographic considerations; and

· other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.