Manager, Operations – LTL Express, Road Transport

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Manager of LTL Express operations at DSV overseeing execution and performance of freight operations. Driving operational excellence and managing a team to meet customer demands effectively.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeLancaster • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage daily LTL Express operations, including load planning, routing, dispatch, and real-time shipment management for time-definite freight.
Oversee execution of expedited and service-sensitive shipments, ensuring adherence to strict pickup and delivery windows.
Monitor operational workflows to ensure freight is executed in alignment with customer requirements, transit commitments, and cost expectations.
Drive on-time performance and service reliability across LTL carrier networks, terminals, and cross-dock operations.
Manage and develop a team of operations personnel, providing coaching, performance management, and ongoing development.
Analyze key performance indicators including on-time pickup/delivery, transit time adherence, margin, cost per shipment, and exception management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
5+ years of experience in transportation, freight brokerage, or 3PL operations, with strong emphasis on LTL and/or expedited freight.
3–5 years of leadership experience in an operations, dispatch, or transportation management role.
Strong understanding of LTL carrier networks, terminal operations, and transit time management.
Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and shipment visibility tools required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

load planningroutingdispatchreal-time shipment managementon-time performanceservice reliabilitykey performance indicatorsexception managementtransit time adherencecost per shipment

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingperformance managementteam development

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in LogisticsBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s degree in Business Administration