VP of Linehaul & Fleet Operations

VP Of Linehaul & Fleet Operations

Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding company where you can both learn and make a meaningful impact? If you possess a strong sense of empathy, enjoy assisting others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at problem-solving, we encourage you to apply today to connect with a recruiter!

Founded in 1986, OnTrac has evolved into the leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S. for premier e-commerce and product-supply businesses, including five of the largest retailers in the U.S.

Location:

Remote - This position may be performed remotely in states where the company is authorized to employ individuals.

Compensation:
The expected starting base pay range for this position is $200,000.

- $250,000. with full potential base salary range over a successful candidate's tenure in the position of $200,000.

- $300,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

This position may also be eligible for bonus or other incentive compensation in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan of up to a 35% Bonus Target.

The Vice President of Linehaul and Fleet Operations is accountable for transportation strategy, network performance, carrier procurement, fleet operations, transportation technology, and financial results across a transportation spend exceeding $500M annually. This role directs enterprise transportation planning and execution to deliver safe, reliable, scalable, and cost-effective network performance while supporting company growth objectives. The VP partners closely with executive leadership to establish strategic priorities, manage significant operating and capital investments, and drive enterprise-wide operational excellence across transportation network performance, fleet reliability, carrier partnerships, regulatory compliance, workforce effectiveness, and key business outcomes.

Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Flex vacation in states other than CA, CO, IL, MA, MT, and NE, with accruals up to 96 hours for first year of employment with tenure-based increases up to 160 hours
• Two (2) floating holidays per year
• Paid sick leave*
• Six (6) paid company holidays
• Two (2) weeks paid pregnancy disability leave, four (4) weeks paid parental bonding leave
• Additional wellness and employee assistance programs

Benefits eligibility and offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and company policies.

The Must-Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 15+ years of relevant experience, including significant leadership experience managing large-scale transportation, fleet, logistics, or operations organizations and leading leaders
• Expert knowledge of transportation operations, linehaul networks, fleet management, maintenance operations, carrier relations, logistics, and supply chain management
• Deep understanding of transportation economics, network modeling, operational strategy, and large-scale asset management
• Comprehensive knowledge of transportation safety standards, regulatory compliance, risk management, and governance requirements
• Expert knowledge of domestic truckload, LTL, dedicated fleet, intermodal, rail, drayage, and final-mile transportation markets
• Proven experience leading transportation organizations supporting national parcel, express, e-commerce, retail distribution, or large-scale logistics networks with annual transportation spend exceeding $250M
• Experience in rate negotiations and competitive RFPs
• Up to 25% Travel

Your Mission in Motion:

• Enterprise transportation strategy & network performance: Develop and execute transportation strategies that optimize service, safety, cost, capacity, and network performance while supporting company growth objectives.
• Leadership oversight & organizational execution: Provide leadership and oversight for Directors of Transportation and Hub-to-Hub Operations, as well as Carrier Management and Fleet Maintenance organizations.
• Network design, capacity & service planning: Establish long-range transportation network strategies, including capacity planning, route optimization, asset deployment, hub utilization, and service design.
• Fleet, carrier & intermodal strategy: Direct company-owned fleet and third-party carrier strategies to ensure capacity, service performance, and cost effectiveness, while integrating intermodal usage including rail, rail-to-OTR combinations, and drayage.
• Fleet maintenance, safety & compliance: Lead enterprise fleet maintenance programs focused on vehicle reliability, asset lifecycle management, safety, compliance, and total cost of ownership; lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with DOT and all applicable…