Terminal Manager (3+ yrs intermodal dispatching exp. req.)
Location: Louisville, KY
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000+ (DOE) + Monthly Bonus Opportunities 
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ 3% Match, Holidays, Generous PTO
Job Type: Full-Time | On-site
Typical Hours: Monday – Friday, 45 hours/week; after-hours availability by phone
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available

Terminal Manager (3+ yrs intermodal dispatching exp. req.) Description

Our client in the transportation industry is looking for a Terminal Manager to add to their team in Louisville, KY. You will lead daily intermodal terminal operations, improve service levels, support driver retention, and help grow truck count in a busy regional market. This role is ideal for someone with intermodal dispatching and operations experience in an owner-operator environment who understands how to maximize driver hours and equipment use. To be successful, you must be hands-on, high-energy, positive, and able to bring a fresh approach to the business. This is a great opportunity to lead a local terminal with autonomy and performance-based incentives. 

Terminal Manager (3+ yrs intermodal dispatching exp. req.) Responsibilities

•    Run daily terminal operations for a regional intermodal location
•    Plan dispatch boards to maximize driver hours and equipment use
•    Track loads, update TMS, and communicate changes before issues escalate
•    Reduce storage, demurrage, per diem, and other avoidable costs
•    Support driver retention through clear dispatch and problem solving
•    Vet owner-operators, support onboarding, and ask drivers for referrals
•    Spot freight opportunities and share leads with the sales team
•    Maintain DOT/FMCSA compliance, logs, inspections, and safety standards
•    Lead local team with urgency, structure, and steady communication

Terminal Manager (3+ yrs intermodal dispatching exp. req.) Qualifications

•    3+ years of intermodal/container freight dispatching and operations experience required
•    3+ years of owner-operator environment experience required
•    Understanding of market rates and freight pricing required
•    TMS software experience required
•    After-hours availability by phone for driver/customer issues required