Transportation & Freight Executive Search
We place revenue-driving and operations leaders across truckload, LTL, freight forwarding, brokerage, and intermodal segments.
Challenges We Solve
- Struggling to find transportation leaders who can drive lane profitability while managing carrier relationships and customer satisfaction
- Losing high-performing sales and operations talent to competitors offering better compensation or growth opportunities
- Difficulty identifying executives who combine deep mode expertise with P&L accountability and technology adoption
- Need for leaders who can scale through volatile freight markets, capacity constraints, and digital transformation
Our Expertise
- Truckload (dry van, reefer, flatbed) operations
- LTL network management and terminal operations
- Freight brokerage and digital freight matching
- Freight forwarding (air, ocean, customs)
- Intermodal operations and drayage
- Last-mile delivery and final-mile solutions
- Carrier management and procurement
- Pricing, yield management, and revenue optimization
Roles We Fill
- VP of Transportation
- VP of Brokerage Operations
- VP of Sales (Transportation)
- Director of Carrier Sales
- Director of Operations (TL/LTL/Brokerage)
- Regional Operations Manager
- Terminal Manager / General Manager
- Director of Freight Forwarding
- Director of Intermodal Operations
- Director of Pricing & Yield Management
Why Companies Choose Lazio
Industry-Exclusive Focus
We don't dabble in transportation. It's our entire practice. This focus means we know your talent market intimately: who's thriving, who's looking, and who would be a perfect fit for your organization.
Speed to First Candidate
Our deep network and mapped market intelligence mean we typically present your first qualified candidate within 3 days, not weeks. Speed matters when top talent moves fast.
Executive-Level Network
Access passive candidates at the VP and C-suite level who aren't on job boards. Our relationships are built over years of industry immersion and trusted partnerships.
Frequently Asked Questions About Transportation and Freight Recruiting
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