Regional Manager of Linehaul Operations | Atlanta

Regional Manager Of Linehaul Operations

OnTrac is hiring a Regional Manager of Linehaul 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:

OnTrac GA-B-001-Atlanta

6300 Highlands Pkwy SE

Smyrna, GA 30082

Compensation:
The expected starting base pay range for this position is $104,800 to $131,000 per year, with full potential base salary range over a successful candidate's tenure in the position of $104,800 to $157,200 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm (Hours subject to change depending on business needs)

Travel:
Up to 20%

Employment Logistics:
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Regional Manager of Linehaul Operations responsible for the end-to-end performance of middle-mile transportation across a defined region. This role owns cost, service reliability, network stability, and risk control for all scheduled, ad-hoc, and contingency linehaul movements between hubs and delivery branches. This leader drives disciplined execution of linehaul plans, ensures on-time departures and arrivals, optimizes capacity utilization, and leads continuous improvement efforts across planning, execution, vendor performance, and yard operations.

Success requires strong operational judgment, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to influence across Operations, Network Planning, Fleet, Safety, and Finance.

Unpacking the Benefits:

• 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:

• 7+ years of experience last mile operations, transportation, linehaul, middle-mile, or network operations.
• 3+ years in a regional or multi-site leadership role.
• Proven experience managing vendor-based linehaul networks.
• Strong understanding of hub-and-spoke logistics models.
• Advanced analytical skills; comfort working with dashboards, KPIs, and operational data.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across functions.

Your Mission in Motion:

Regional Linehaul Performance Ownership

• Own regional performance across On-Time Departures (OTD), On-Time Arrivals (OTA), Left on Dock (LOD), lane reliability, and service impact lanes.
• Ensure adherence to standardized linehaul cut-off times and execution windows.
• Act as the regional escalation point for service disruptions, capacity constraints, and execution failures.

Cost & Capacity Management

• Manage regional linehaul spend, balancing service reliability with cost efficiency
• Optimize planned vs. actual load fill %, empty miles, ad-hoc lane usage, and lane cancellation rates
• Partner with Network Planning to align linehaul plans to volume forecasts and seasonal demand shifts
• Identify and execute cost-reduction opportunities without degrading service

Network Stability & Flow Control

• Ensure consistent lane execution across hubs, sort centers, and branches
• Monitor outbound dwell time, trailer turns, and yard congestion
• Lead corrective actions for recurring execution gaps (late departures, missed connections, volume rollovers)
• Support contingency planning for weather events, peak periods, and network disruptions

Vendor & Fleet Oversight

• Oversee linehaul carrier and vendor performance within the region
• Drive accountability through scorecards, audits, and regular performance reviews
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, load quality expectations, and contractual commitments
• Partner with Fleet Operations on…