Director of Cartage Transportation

Our Mission Critical Domestic team is anchored by TrumpCard, specialists in the transportation of domestic heavyweight shipments in the time-sensitive, high-value and mission-critical arenas. We are committed to providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence centered around our core values of proactive communication, a sense of urgency with fast and responsive support, flexibility, industry-leading technology. The team is available around-the-clock 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to deliver on your most challenging logistics needs. 

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY  

The Director of Cartage Transportation is responsible for building, scaling, and optimizing the company’s cartage and private fleet transportation network. This role owns the strategic and operational performance of the fleet including dispatch structure, driver leadership, asset utilization, route optimization, compliance, cost control, and operational KPI development.  

The Director will design and implement a scalable fleet operating model that supports company growth while delivering reliable service performance and strong financial contribution. This role partners closely with Operations, Sales, Finance, and Technology teams to ensure fleet operations align with company objectives and customer service commitments.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

Fleet Strategy & Network Development  

• Develop and execute a cartage and private fleet growth strategy aligned with company revenue and service expansion goals.  

• Determine optimal fleet size, equipment mix, and geographic deployment to support operational demand and network growth.  

• Design scalable operating models that support multi-market fleet expansion.  

• Evaluate and recommend strategies regarding private fleet vs. third-party carrier utilization based on cost, service performance, and operational efficiency.  

• Support startup and expansion of new transportation operations including terminal locations, driver staffing, and asset deployment.  

Fleet Operations & Dispatch Management  

• Design and implement an effective dispatch and driver management structure that supports efficient daily operations.  

• Establish route planning, load scheduling, and dispatch processes to maximize service reliability and driver productivity.  

• Optimize route density, driver utilization, and equipment productivity.  

• Implement operational processes that improve service consistency, operational discipline, and fleet scalability.  

• Monitor daily operations to ensure strong service execution and timely problem resolution.  

Performance Management & Operational KPIs  

Develop and manage operational dashboards and performance reporting for the fleet including:  

• Revenue per truck per week  

• Gross margin per truck  

• Cost per stop  

• On-time pickup and delivery performance  

• Asset utilization rate  

• Claims ratio and service quality metrics  

• Driver turnover and retention rates  

• Driver safety