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General Manager Posted on April 16, 2026 April 16, 2026 by JMJ Phillip We are seeking a General Manager to lead and scale a growing trucking operation. This is a hands-on, high-responsibility role focused on carrier operations, fleet management, and improving operational efficiency. The GM will oversee day-to-day operations, set the tone for the organization, and create the systems and routines required to scale safely, efficiently, and profitably. Position Responsibilities Operational Leadership & Execution Lead end-to-end operations including dispatch, driver performance, utilization, routing, service execution, and capacity planning. Establish operating cadence with daily/weekly rhythms, KPI reviews, and root-cause problem solving. Build a culture of urgency, accountability, and proactive communication. P&L Ownership & Fleet Economics Own the P&L and operating plan, driving performance against service, cost, and profitability targets. Improve key metrics such as utilization, empty miles, revenue per mile, cost per mile, operating ratio, on-time performance, and margin. Identify initiatives to increase profitable throughput, including lane optimization, asset utilization, and productivity improvements. Safety, Compliance & Risk Management Oversee

DOT/FMCSA

compliance and safety culture. Implement and maintain safety programs, training, monitoring, and incident response. Partner with stakeholders to uphold safety standards without sacrificing operational speed. Organization Build & Team Development Design and scale the operating organization structure, including Transportation Managers, Dispatch Managers, and drivers. Hire, coach, and retain high performers; set performance expectations and accountability. Implement clear processes and SOPs for dispatch operations, driver management, service recovery, and reporting. Systems & Process Maturity Evaluate and implement tools and workflows to support scaling, such as

TMS, ELD

systems, reporting dashboards, and standardized work instructions. Improve visibility and decision-making through timely and accurate KPI reporting. Growth Enablement Support growth by improving execution on existing volume and enabling new lanes/services. Partner with commercial stakeholders on customer ramp, service commitments, and operating readiness. Identify long-term expansion opportunities, including network growth and additional service lines. Prerequisites Senior leadership experience in an asset-based trucking/carrier operation. Direct ownership of dispatch, drivers, and safety/compliance outcomes. Proven history of scaling or improving trucking operations with measurable results. Strong command of fleet economics and

KPIs:

CPM, RPM, utilization, empty miles, operating ratio, on-time performance, claims. Ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with high ownership. Strong executive communication and "no surprises" leadership style. Certifications (Preferred, but not Required) Industry certifications in transportation, logistics, or fleet management. What the Role Offers Base salary up to $200,000 (depending on experience) plus performance bonus eligibility. Competitive benefits package. Opportunity to lead a growing trucking operation as a true "mini-CEO/COO," building systems, teams, and processes from the ground up. Why Los Angeles? Los Angeles provides access to a major transportation hub, offering exposure to high-volume shipping, large shipper environments, and opportunities to optimize fleet and network operations while contributing to the growth of a dynamic trucking business. Upload your resume to Apply • Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, Max.

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