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Director of Transportation
Parcel | LTL | Volume/Partial | FTL | Expedite | Intermodal | Drayage | Final-Mile
Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid)
Compensation: Competitive compensation package including base salary, uncapped performance incentives, and significant upside for candidates who bring industry expertise, leadership experience, and established shipper relationships.
About Global Logistics, Inc. (GLI)
Global Logistics, Inc. (GLI) is a veteran-owned, family-operated 4PL and transportation management company that has been helping shippers save time and money since 1996.
For nearly 30 years, we've built our business on long-term relationships, operational excellence, and doing the right thing for our customers. While many logistics providers have become increasingly transactional, GLI has remained focused on partnership, accountability, and service.
Today, we support clients across parcel, LTL, truckload, international, and specialized transportation programs through a combination of technology, carrier relationships, and hands-on logistics expertise. Our average customer relationship exceeds 10 years, reflecting the trust and consistency we've worked hard to earn.
We are headquartered in Plano, Texas, and operate in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where ideas are valued, leaders are empowered, and integrity is non-negotiable.
Location & Work Environment
This position is based out of our Plano, Texas headquarters. Team members are expected to work in the office 3-4 days per week, with flexibility for remote work based on business needs.
We believe collaboration happens best when people work together, solve problems together, and build relationships face-to-face. At the same time, we value flexibility and trust our team to operate like owners.
About the Role
We are hiring a Director of Transportation to lead, scale, and optimize our entire freight network across every mode: parcel, LTL, volume/partial, full truckload, sprinter/box truck, expedite, intermodal, drayage, and specialized freight.
This is a high-impact leadership role for a proven logistics operator with deep multimodal experience and a track record of building profitable freight programs. You will own transportation strategy, carrier management, pricing, service performance, and operational execution across our entire network.
If you've built or scaled freight operations at a top brokerage, 3PL, or 4PL (such as CH Robinson, TQL, Echo, RXO, Coyote, Uber Freight, or similar organizations) or have managed multimodal freight at a large shipper, we'd love to talk. Candidates who have experience on both the shipper and service provider side will stand out.
Reporting Structure
This position reports directly to the Vice President of Operations and works closely with executive leadership to shape transportation strategy, carrier partnerships, operational processes, and future growth initiatives.
The Director of Transportation will have significant influence over how GLI's freight operations evolve and scale in the years ahead.
What You'll Do
Lead & Scale Multimodal Freight Operations
- Oversee all transportation modes: parcel, LTL, volume/partial, FTL, sprinter/box truck, expedite, intermodal, drayage, and final-mile.
- Build scalable processes that support high-growth, high-volume freight operations.
- Identify high-value lanes, modal optimization opportunities, and cost-saving strategies.
Drive Revenue & Grow Accounts
- Leverage existing shipper relationships to generate immediate revenue.
- Develop new business across enterprise, mid-market, and SMB customers.
- Own pricing strategy across all modes, including spot, contract, and expedited freight.
- Lead RFPs, bids, and long-term pricing programs.
Carrier Network Leadership
- Build and maintain a strong, diversified carrier network across all modes.
- Ensure consistent service levels, coverage, and performance.
- Optimize cost, reliability, and capacity pipelines.
- Lead carrier negotiations using real-time market intelligence.
Carrier Vetting, Compliance & Risk Management
- Implement best-in-class carrier onboarding and compliance standards.
- Ensure safety, insurance, and regulatory requirements are met across all modes.
- Monitor carrier scorecards and proactively mitigate operational risk.
Operational Excellence
- Oversee routing, mode selection, service recovery, and exception management.
- Improve on-time performance, reduce missed pickups, and eliminate preventable failures.
- Build SOPs that ensure repeatable, high-quality execution.
Technology, Data & TMS Ownership
- Lead TMS implementation, optimization, and workflow design.
- Build tracking, visibility, and reporting capabilities across all modes.
- Use analytics to drive pricing, carrier selection, and operational decisions.
Leadership & Team Development
- Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing transportation team.
- Establish KPIs across revenue, margin, service, and operational efficiency.
- Create a culture of accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
- 7-10 years of experience in multimodal transportation, brokerage, 3PL, or 4PL operations.
- Experience managing multiple transportation modes within a shipper, 3PL, brokerage, or 4PL environment is strongly preferred.
- Background at a top-tier brokerage, 3PL, or 4PL strongly preferred.
- Experience working at a large shipper that manages parcel, LTL, FTL, and other freight modes is a major bonus.
- Proven ability to build or scale a profitable freight operation.
- Deep understanding of:
- Parcel, LTL, volume/partial, FTL, and expedite
- Intermodal, drayage, and specialized freight
- Spot and contract pricing
- RFPs and bid strategy
- Carrier vetting, compliance, and performance management
- Strong carrier and shipper relationships.
- Hands-on experience with TMS platforms and freight technology.
- Financial acumen with a P&L ownership mindset.
- Positive, can-do attitude with a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Self-starter who takes initiative, identifies opportunities, and drives results without needing constant direction.
- Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment where priorities can evolve and team members wear multiple hats.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability for outcomes.
- Entrepreneurial, driven, execution-focused, and motivated by solving problems and delivering results.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary based on experience and qualifications
- Uncapped bonus and commission opportunities tied to revenue and margin performance
- Significant upside for candidates with existing shipper relationships
- Health, dental, and vision insurance effective on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions up to 4% following six months of employment
- Paid time off
- Professional growth opportunities
- Leadership visibility and influence across the organization
Why Join Us
- Join a veteran-owned, family-operated company that has been helping shippers save time and money since 1996.
- Work alongside a leadership team that values integrity, accountability, and long-term relationships above short-term wins.
- Become part of a company where the average customer relationship exceeds 10 years, reflecting our commitment to service and partnership.
- Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment while collaborating with your team 3-4 days per week at our Plano, Texas headquarters.
- Report directly to the Vice President of Operations and play a key role in shaping transportation strategy and operational excellence.
- Have a direct impact on company growth, profitability, and customer success.
- Leverage and monetize your industry expertise, carrier relationships, and shipper network.
- Operate in an entrepreneurial environment where strong performers are trusted, empowered, and given real autonomy.
This is not a role where you'll inherit a narrow department and maintain the status quo. We're looking for someone who wants to help shape the next chapter of a growing company and leave a lasting impact on the organization.