The Brokerage Trailer Manager is responsible for overseeing trailer pool management, network optimization, and customer alignment across the brokerage and operations network. This role owns trailer allocation strategy, asset utilization, and trailer visibility while ensuring operational execution aligns with customer demand and business objectives. The position blends hands-on trailer management with data-driven planning and network optimization, leveraging analytics to improve utilization, reduce loss, and enhance overall service performance. 

Responsibilities

• Directly manage Trailer Coordinators by setting priorities, establishing performance expectations, and driving accountability to KPIs.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development to improve individual and team performance.
• Oversee trailer pool performance, ensuring accurate tracking, visibility, and availability of all equipment.
• Lead efforts to locate and recover missing or lost trailers; coordinate with operations, carriers, customers, and claims as needed.
• ⁠Serve as the operational link between brokerage, fleet, and customer teams.
• Maintain accurate trailer records, reporting, and documentation across systems.
• Audit detention activity and identify missed billing or optimization opportunities.
• Analyze trailer utilization, availability, and customer demand patterns to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Recommend data-driven solutions such as pool resizing, repositioning strategies, or network redesign.
• Manage day-to-day trailer operations, including planning, coordination, and performance tracking.
• Build and maintain relationships with trailer leasing companies, carriers, and key customers.
• Produce and analyze reports related to trailer utilization, last load data, and pool performance.
• Present insights and recommendations to leadership in daily/weekly operational reviews.
• Ensure data integrity across reporting systems and planning tools.
• Translate performance trends into actionable strategies that improve efficiency and profitability.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced and demanding environment.
• Highly organized, comfortable with prioritizing, and making decisions with good discernment.  
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or function in a team environment sharing responsibilities, roles and accountability.
• Adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are a must.
• Must have high level of familiarity with DOT regulations and other FMCSA rules.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics or similar field required. 1 year of relevant work experience may be substituted for each year of education required.
• 3+ years’ experience in the transportation industry required.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.

Competitive Compensation

We believe in rewarding excellence. Our compensation approach balances market-based salary ranges with individual performance, experience, and tenure ensuring your pay is fair, competitive, and aligned with your growth. The posted range reflects the full pay band for the position. The expected pay range below represents where most candidates are hired, based on experience, skills, and internal equity. Candidates with more extensive or highly relevant experience may be considered toward the higher end of the overall pay band.

• Expected Pay Range: $56,147.00-$64,161.93
• Full Pay Range: $56,147.00-$88,833.00
• Pay Grade: 9
• 401(k) Match: Build your future with our generous company match.
• Serious Health Condition Pay: Financial protection when it matters most.

Robust Health & Wellness Benefits

Your well-being is our priority. Our full health benefits package is designed to support every aspect of your health—from preventive care to peace of mind:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Telemedicine Access
• Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance

Time to Recharge

We believe rest fuels results. Our time-off benefits help you maintain balance and bring your best self to work:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Time off to Volunteer

Culture-Driven Perks

We’ve created a workplace culture where people feel empowered, supported, and excited to grow. Our corporate perks are designed to elevate your everyday:

• Casual Dress Code: Dress for your day.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Advance your education with financial support.
• Employee Discount Program: Exclusive savings on everyday essentials and more.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DFSA)
• Adoption Assistance: Meaningful support for growing families.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, 24/7 support for life’s challenges.
• Pet Insurance: To protect your furry family members

Covenant Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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VEVRAA Federal Contractor