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

**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