Director Of Logistics

Aston Carter•Hanover, PA

1d•$85,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Logistics is responsible for leading all aspects of trucking and transportation operations, including dispatch, routing, fleet utilization, and third-party carrier relationships. This role focuses on optimizing how freight moves across the business by balancing company-owned trucks, brokerage, and third-party capacity.

Requirements

3+ years experience in management within trucking, logistics, or transportation.
Proficient understanding of fleet operations, freight brokerage, and third-party carrier models.
Experience building and managing carrier relationships.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to evaluate and optimize transportation operations.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and cost control.
Ability to problem-solve and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with transportation or ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day trucking operations, including dispatch, scheduling, routing, and equipment utilization.
Manage, support, and develop drivers, dispatchers, and operational staff.
Evaluate workload and determine the most efficient method of moving freight (internal fleet, brokerage, or third-party carriers).
Build, develop, and maintain relationships with third-party carriers and owner-operators.
Establish and grow a reliable network of owner-operators to support scalable capacity.
Create structure, accountability, and consistency across transportation operations.
Monitor and manage financial performance, including cost control and operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including DOT, IFTA, and safety requirements.
Maintain high service levels for both internal and external customers.
Implement systems, processes, and reporting to support operational visibility and growth.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in transportation strategy and execution.
Maintain strong relationships that build a solid understanding of operational trucking needs with management team members.
Collaborate with internal departments to align transportation with overall business needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.