Vice President of Specialized Logistics

Beemac Logistics

$150K — $180K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in heavy haul or specialized freight logistics.
  • Expertise in coordinating over-dimensional shipments and permitting.
  • Strong skills in pricing complex freight and negotiating rates.
  • Experience in a sales or account management role, with coaching capabilities.
  • Established relationships in the heavy haul or project freight sector.
  • Familiarity with TMS platforms like McLeod and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and execution of high-risk specialized shipments from start to finish.
  • Review and verify shipment details including dimensions, routing, and permits before booking.
  • Serve as key logistics resource for sales, aiding in customer communications and technical queries.
  • Generate competitive quotes by analyzing carrier rates and shipment costs.
  • Cultivate and manage relationships with heavy haul carriers and permitting services.
  • Oversee risk management for high value freight, ensuring compliance and security.
  • Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), KPIs, and training initiatives for improved service.

Benefits

  • Paid time off and public holidays.
  • Paid maternity leave for new parents.
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA).
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options available.
  • Opportunities for career progression within the company.
  • Legal assistance and identity theft protection services.
Full Job Description
Beemac Logistics is seeking a commercially driven Vice President of Specialized Logistics to lead and expand our heavy haul, over dimensional, overweight, project, and high value freight business. This is a player coach role reporting to the CEO directly. The VP sells and prices specialized freight directly, supports our sales reps on their own opportunities, and takes control of each shipment from booking through delivery.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the planning and execution of heavy haul, over dimensional, overweight, project, and high value freight, with direct oversight of complex and high-risk shipments from planning through delivery.
  • Review dimensions, weight, equipment, routing, permits, and escorts before booking, and stay closely involved once a shipment is moving.
  • Act as the primary specialized logistics resource and liaison for sales reps, supporting customer calls, technical questions, and pricing, and sell specialized freight directly.
  • Develop accurate, competitive quotes by evaluating carrier rates, equipment, permits, escorts, and routing costs, and approve pricing and carrier selection on high value loads.
  • Build and manage relationships with qualified heavy haul carriers, permitting services, escort providers, and other specialized vendors.
  • Oversee high value freight risk controls, including carrier qualification, insurance, tracking, security, and escalation procedures.
  • Develop specialized freight standard operating procedures, KPIs, and training that improve service and scalability.
  • Coach and support sales reps on qualifying specialized freight and pricing it correctly and partner with executive leadership to grow the specialized logistics business.
  • Based in our Beaver, Pennsylvania office. Travel is expected to visit customer sites and carrier meetings.


Qualifications:
  • Significant hands-on experience in heavy haul, over dimensional, overweight, or project freight, in brokerage, trucking, or logistics.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating over dimensional and overweight shipments, including equipment, permits, routing, and escorts.
  • Proven ability to price complex freight, evaluate carrier costs, and negotiate rates.
  • Experience selling, coaching, or supporting others in a sales or account management role.
  • An existing book of business or established relationships in heavy haul or project freight.
  • Exposure to high value industrial, construction, energy, machinery, or project cargo preferred.
  • Familiarity with TMS platforms such as McLeod, tracking systems, and Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship skills.


Compensation:

Base salary based on experience, qualifications, and scope of responsibility, plus commission and performance bonuses.

Benefits & Perks
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Paid maternity leave
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Legal assistance and identity theft protection

Recognition & Awards
  • Named a 'Top Employee Benefits Provider• by Mployer 2026
  • Ranked #46 on the Top 100 largest freight brokerage firms in the U.S. by Transport Topics 2026
  • Ranked as a Top 10 flatbed carrier by Transport Topics 2025

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