Director of Logistics

Iron Road Logistics is seeking a strong, operations-focused Director of Logistics to lead and continue building our trucking and transportation division. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations while developing a scalable, efficient transportation model that supports both internal business needs and external customers.

Company Overview

Iron Road Logistics is a transportation and logistics company that grew from the McGrew family of businesses after recognizing the need for reliable, professional hauling services for our customers. Built to support McGrew Equipment, Crownstone Equipment, and their customers, Iron Road Logistics provides dependable equipment transportation with a strong focus on safety, communication, and service excellence.

Our team represents not only Iron Road Logistics, but also our affiliated companies, and is expected to operate with professionalism and care at all times.

Role Description

The Director of Logistics is responsible for leading all aspects of trucking and transportation operations, including dispatch, routing, fleet utilization, and third-party carrier relationships. This role focuses on optimizing how freight moves across the business by balancing company-owned trucks, brokerage, and third-party capacity.

The Director of Logistics plays a critical role in building structure, improving efficiency, and creating a scalable operation that supports continued growth. This position requires a hands-on leader who can drive accountability, make strategic decisions, and ensure high levels of service across all customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day trucking operations, including dispatch, scheduling, routing, and equipment utilization
• Manage, support, and develop drivers, dispatchers, and operational staff
• Evaluate workload and determine the most efficient method of moving freight (internal fleet, brokerage, or third-party carriers)
• Build, develop, and maintain relationships with third-party carriers and owner-operators
• Establish and grow a reliable network of owner-operators to support scalable capacity
• Create structure, accountability, and consistency across transportation operations
• Monitor and manage financial performance, including cost control and operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including DOT, IFTA, and safety requirements
• Maintain high service levels for both internal and external customers
• Implement systems, processes, and reporting to support operational visibility and growth
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in transportation strategy and execution
• Maintain strong relationships that build a solid understanding of operational trucking needs with management team members within McGrew Equipment and Crownstone Equipment
• Collaborate with internal departments to align transportation with overall business needs
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Educational & Experience Requirements

• Proven experience in trucking, logistics, or transportation management required
• Strong understanding of fleet operations, freight brokerage, and third-party carrier models
• Experience building and managing carrier or owner-operator relationships
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and optimize transportation operations
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and cost control
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with transportation or ERP systems preferred
  
  
  

What Success Looks Like

• A well-structured and efficient transportation operation
• A strong, reliable network of third-party carriers and owner-operators
• Clear, effective decision-making on freight movement strategies
• High-performing, accountable team environment
• Consistent, reliable service for all customers
• Improved cost control and operational visibility
• A scalable model that supports continued company growth
• Facilitating timely and cost-effective trucking needs for our sister companies, McGrew Equipment and Crownstone Equipment
  
  
  

Compensation

• Competitive base salary (based on experience): $100,000 – $120,000
• Performance-based incentives
• Full benefits package
  
  
  

Essential Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and may infrequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Equal Employment Opportunity

McGrew Management Company and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.