COL-| Logistics Manager – Freight Brokerage

Rockford, United States | Posted on 10/13/2026

Colwyn Group is a staffing and recruiting firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, working across healthcare, technology, and executive search. We place candidates with employers across the US.An American Staffing Association member firm.

Job Title:

Logistics Manager – Freight Brokerage
Position Type:
Full‑Time

Location:

Rockford, IL (On‑site)
Industry: Transportation & Logistics
Compensation:
Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonus

About the Company

Meiborg Companies has been a trusted name in transportation and logistics for over 40 years, built on reliability, relationships, and results. We’re an established company with the appetite of a growth organization—offering leaders the opportunity to build, scale, and make a lasting impact.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead and grow our freight brokerage division. This is a builder’s role, not a maintenance position. The goal is to create a stronger, more scalable, and more profitable operation capable of reaching $50M+ in revenue.

• Growth & Profitability:
  Drive brokerage revenue, expand accounts, improve margins, and own KPIs including revenue, gross profit, and customer retention.
• Leadership & Team Development:
  Lead, coach, and recruit brokerage talent; establish accountability and build future leaders.
• Brokerage Operations:
  Oversee customer orders, carrier procurement, execution, billing, and process improvement using McLeod and operational data.
• Carrier Strategy & Risk:
  Build scalable carrier networks, manage compliance, reduce fraud, and negotiate strategically.
• Customer Experience & Business Development:
  Strengthen customer relationships, support sales strategy, and ensure exceptional service delivery.

• Significant freight brokerage / 3PL leadership experience.
• Proven record of growing brokerage revenue and profitability.
• Experience scaling operations, sales, and carrier teams.
• Strong financial acumen with P&L understanding.
• Proficiency with TMS systems (McLeod strongly preferred).
• Expertise in carrier qualification, fraud prevention, and risk management.
• Ability to recruit, coach, and hold teams accountable.

• Think and act like an owner.
• Balance strategy with hands‑on brokerage floor leadership.
• Passion for building teams and developing people.
• High standards with accountability.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset—fix issues proactively.

• Competitive base salary (DOE).
• Performance‑based bonus tied to growth and profitability.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Company‑paid benefits.