Director of Transportation - GPAC : Job Details

Director of Transportation

GPAC

Job Location : Kansas City,MO, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-09T01:03:17Z

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Subject: How could a proven successful Director of Transportation bring value to your company?Hi {{first name}},My name is Emil Spriggs and I am a Transportation and Logistics Recruiter here at gpac for Kansas and Missouri. I don't know what your needs currently are, but if you seeking a Logistics professional who can lead, strategize, and elevate your transportation operations? Meet a dynamic logistics leader with over 18 years of experience in 3PL, freight brokerage, and operational strategy.Leading and managing sales and operations, while reporting directly to executive leadership, his experience spans from the warehouse floor to the boardroom, making him uniquely qualified to oversee large-scale, multi-site logistics operations. This candidate is well-versed in the challenges of freight brokerage, warehousing, and long-haul transportation-but what sets him apart is his direct experience hauling, selling, and warehousing produce, including cross-border distribution into Canada.Key Achievements Includ

  • eBuilt and managed $18M in annual transportation revenue across warehousing, packaging, and brokerag
  • eLed company-wide reporting and analytics for transportation KPIs, with presentations to the Board of Director
  • sSpearheaded successful onboarding of major clients and optimized project plans in coordination with pricing and I
  • TBuilt customer portfolios and streamlined bid pricing processes, contributing to long-term contract retention, Leading enterprise-wide pricing strategy, RFPs, and onboarding of high-value national client
  • sOversaw cross-border Mexico/ Canada/U.S. freight movements, coordinating customs clearance and regulatory complianc
  • eBuilt and maintained a multimillion-dollar freight book of business across 3PL, IMDL, FTL, and LTL service
  • sSpearheaded operational improvements across 15+ warehouse sites in the U.S., Mexico, and Canad
  • aCross-functional leader experienced in compliance, safety, and federal/state licensing for brokerage operation
sHis professional journey reflects his passion for innovation, excellence, and long-term impact. He's now ready for his final career move-ideally into a position where he can drive growth, shape strategy, and build legacy.We at gpac are proud to represent phenomenal candidates like this one who bring not just experience but transformation. If you're ready to add a true leader to your team, let's connect today.Kind Regards,All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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  • Seniority levelDirector
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  • Employment typeFull-time
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  • Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
  • IndustriesStaffing and Recruiting

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