Logistics Manager - Freight Brokerage

Job Title: Logistics Manager – Freight Brokerage

Position Type: Full‑Time

Location: Rockford, IL (On‑site)

Industry: Transportation & Logistics

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonus

About the Company Meiborg Companies has been a trusted name in transportation and logistics for over 40 years, built on reliability, relationships, and results. We’re an established company with the appetite of a growth organization—offering leaders the opportunity to build, scale, and make a lasting impact.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead and grow our freight brokerage division. This is a builder’s role, not a maintenance position. The goal is to create a stronger, more scalable, and more profitable operation capable of reaching $50M+ in revenue.

Key Responsibilities

Growth & Profitability: Drive brokerage revenue, expand accounts, improve margins, and own KPIs including revenue, gross profit, and customer retention.

Leadership & Team Development: Lead, coach, and recruit brokerage talent; establish accountability and build future leaders.

Brokerage Operations: Oversee customer orders, carrier procurement, execution, billing, and process improvement using McLeod and operational data.

Carrier Strategy & Risk: Build scalable carrier networks, manage compliance, reduce fraud, and negotiate strategically.

Customer Experience & Business Development: Strengthen customer relationships, support sales strategy, and ensure exceptional service delivery.

Qualifications

Significant freight brokerage / 3PL leadership experience.

Proven record of growing brokerage revenue and profitability.

Experience scaling operations, sales, and carrier teams.

Strong financial acumen with P&L understanding.

Proficiency with TMS systems (McLeod strongly preferred).

Expertise in carrier qualification, fraud prevention, and risk management.

Ability to recruit, coach, and hold teams accountable.

Preferred Skills

Think and act like an owner.

Balance strategy with hands‑on brokerage floor leadership.

Passion for building teams and developing people.

High standards with accountability.

Strong problem‑solving mindset—fix issues proactively.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary (DOE).

Performance‑based bonus tied to growth and profitability.

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.

401(k) with company match.

PTO and paid holidays.

Company‑paid benefits.