Director of Operations

AFC Transport — Lead a High-Performance Fleet Built on Excellence

AFC Transport is a fast-growing, people-first flatbed carrier committed to operational excellence, customer partnerships, and continuous improvement. As we expand our fleet and strengthen our customer-dedicated freight network, we are seeking a Director of Operations to lead our trucking operations into the next stage of growth.

This role is ideal for a strategic, process-driven transportation leader who excels at building teams, optimizing customer routes, creating repeatable operational systems, and driving performance across a blended fleet of lease-purchase drivers, owner-operators, and company drivers.

Role Summary

The Director of Operations is responsible for building the operational strategy, processes, and performance of AFC’s trucking division. This includes developing customer-dedicated routes, improving planning systems, optimizing fleet utilization, elevating communication, and ensuring that drivers have the structure, support, and tools they need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Strategy

• Design, optimize, and maintain customer-dedicated lanes , ensuring strong alignment with key shippers and maximizing consistency for drivers.
• Lead the creation of repeatable operational processes , SOPs, and planning structures for a scalable fleet.
• Oversee and continuously refine the dispatch and planning model, including the 2–3 day planning cadence and partial-load optimization strategies.
• Analyze fleet performance : RPM, revenue per truck, driver profitability, utilization, fuel efficiency, and customer service levels.
• Drive operational KPIs tied to revenue, safety, fuel economy, on-time delivery, and driver satisfaction.
• Asset Pricing RFP

Team Leadership

Customer & Internal Collaboration

Process Improvement & Technology

Communication & Leadership Alignment

Qualifications

Required

Preferred

Benefits