VP, Trucking

Aqua Gulf; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua Gulf Xpress, LLC seeks a Vice President of Trucking Operations to provide strategic leadership across locations, guiding operational performance, financial management, and growth. This executive role drives safety, profitability, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance while aligning with the company’s long-term objectives.

You will develop and execute growth plans, lead multi-site operations, negotiate key contracts, monitor KPIs, and champion continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 15+ years in trucking/logistics leadership.
• 7-10 years in a senior leadership role with multi-site operations.
• Executive leadership experience in trucking, transportation, logistics, fleet operations, or supply chain.
• Proven P&L management and profitable growth.
• Extensive knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, safety regulations.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth and profitability plans.
• Lead customer contract negotiations and pricing strategies.
• Drive safety performance and regulatory compliance.
• Present performance updates to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Foster a high-performance culture and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Relationship building

Analytics

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Team management

Education

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

Job description

Summary: The Vice President of Trucking Operations provides strategic leadership and oversees operational performance, financial management, and growth across Aqua Gulf Xpress’s locations. This executive role drives operational excellence, regulatory compliance, revenue growth, customer satisfaction, safety performance, and profitability, while ensuring alignment with the organization's long-term business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic plans that support organizational growth, operational excellence, and long-term profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with current customers, key stakeholders, and strategic business partners.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, markets, and revenue streams to expand the company's customer base and service offerings.
• Lead customer contract negotiations and oversee pricing strategies to maximize profitability while maintaining competitive market positioning.
• Develop transportation capacity strategies and contingency plans to effectively support fluctuating customer demand.
• Establish, monitor, and drive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to safety, service, profitability, asset utilization, maintenance performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and implement operational best practices that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service quality.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize fleet performance, productivity, and operational effectiveness.
• Analyze operational and financial metrics to identify opportunities for increased profitability and operational efficiency.
• Present regular financial and operational performance updates to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Champion a culture of safety throughout all operations and maintenance functions.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging best practices to maintain operational compliance and competitive advantage.
• Partner with Safety, Human Resources, and Operations teams to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and safety improvement initiatives.
• Drive accountability for achieving company safety goals and performance standards.
• Foster a high-performance, team-oriented culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establish succession planning and workforce development strategies to support long-term organizational growth.
• Promote employee engagement and professional development initiatives throughout the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, or a related field required.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in trucking, transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Minimum of 7-10 years in a senior leadership role with responsibility for multi-site operations, financial performance, and workforce management.
• Demonstrated executive leadership experience within trucking, transportation, logistics, fleet operations, or supply chain organizations.
• Strong business acumen with proven success managing P&L responsibility and driving profitable growth.
• Extensive knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, safety, compliance, and transportation regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to effectively lead and influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to build lasting business relationships and drive customer satisfaction.

Aqua Gulf Xpress, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Affiantive Action and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. Aqua Gulf Xpress, LLC is a drug-free employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Veteran/Disability Drug Free Workplace.