Job Description
Every routing decision, every dispatch, every driver experience, and every operational improvement directly impacts network performance, customer experience, and profitability.
We’re building a faster, more disciplined, technology-driven long-haul LTL network, and this role sits at the center of it.
As Director of Linehaul, you’ll get to lead the strategy, execution, and optimization of Roadrunner’s linehaul network while helping shape how freight moves across North America.
If you thrive in fast-moving environments, enjoy solving complex operational problems, and want to help modernize transportation operations, this role was built for you.
What you’ll do
1. Lead and Optimize the Linehaul Network
- Oversee daily linehaul operations across the network
- Drive routing optimization and operational efficiency
- Ensure freight moves safely, on schedule, and cost-effectively
- Improve utilization, service performance, and network productivity
2. Improve Driver Experience and Engagement
- Monitor driver utilization, settlements, mileage, and home time
- Develop strategies that improve driver satisfaction and retention
- Strengthen communication between Roadrunner and the driver network
- Partner with Marketing on engagement initiatives and driver feedback programs
3. Use Data to Drive Smarter Operations
- Analyze KPIs including CPOV, load density, cost per mile, and on-time performance
- Identify operational trends, gaps, and capacity opportunities
- Support smarter planning through operational and financial analysis
- Evaluate staffing and operational needs across the network
4. Build Better Systems and Processes
- Develop scalable operational processes and SOPs
- Support automation and modernization initiatives
- Improve alignment between Linehaul, Operations, Sales, and Leadership
- Foster a culture centered on accountability, execution, and continuous improvement
5. Influence business performance at scale
- Partner with senior leadership to align linehaul strategy with company growth objectives
- Translate network performance into measurable business outcomes (margin, service, retention)
- Act as a key operator in scaling Roadrunner’s differentiated metro-to-metro model
- Drive disciplined execution in a high-growth, performance-driven environment
What you bring
- 4+ years of relevant operational leadership experience or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Strong background in transportation, linehaul, LTL, logistics, or network operations
- Proven ability to lead high-performing operational teams
- Strong understanding of linehaul optimization, driver utilization, and operational execution
- Analytical mindset with strong financial and problem-solving capabilities
- Experience working cross-functionally with executive leadership and operational teams
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities
- Experience with Power BI and operational reporting tools preferred
- Ability to travel occasionally and support off-hours operations when needed
- Bonus qualifications
How you operate
- You think in systems, not silos, and design for scale
- You own outcomes, not activity, and hold others to the same standard
- You move with urgency while maintaining operational discipline
- You use data to challenge assumptions and drive better decisions
- You communicate clearly, directly, and with intent
- You build alignment across teams without sacrificing accountability
- You continuously improve processes, not just results
About Roadrunner
We’re not just moving freight; we’re reimagining long-haul shipping. Our Smart Network™ offers more direct long-haul metro-to-metro routes than any other nationwide LTL carrier in the United States, with service extending into Canada and Mexico and terminals across 40+ metro markets. Powered by AI and machine learning, our operations platform ensures real-time tracking, custodial control, and full shipment visibility. With driver teams executing over-the-road (OTR) moves — and no freight moving on rail — customers experience industry-leading transit times, minimal rehandling, and dramatically reduced risk of loss or damage.
Our 900+ owner-operators benefit from scheduled freight, fewer touches by design, consistent long-haul density, and a differentiated metro-to-metro model that creates predictable earning opportunities.
This precision and performance have earned Roadrunner national recognition by over 3,000 shippers, and was ranked this year #1 in Operations, #1 in Technology, and #1 in Value in the Quest for Quality Awards, as well as honors as a Top 100 Trucking Company by Inbound Logistics and a Top Tier Service Carrier by Mastio.
We’re growing fast. Roadrunner is building something special with great people, a winning culture and a differentiated service offering in the marketplace. Join us today to grow your career!
We Run Safe. We Run Smart. We Run Together.
Compensation & Setup
- $110,000–$120,000 base salary
- Onsite – Downers Grove, IL
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
- Sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily administrative tasks.
- Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, reach, handle items, work with fingers, and engage in conversations via phone or in person.
Work Environment
- Typical office environment with a moderate noise level.
* The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the position and are not intended to be all inclusive. The position and any of the requirements listed above are subject to change at any time according to the changing needs of the company.
* Roadrunner is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
* We will not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters or recruiting agencies. Thank you!
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