Hiring: VP OF ASSET OPERATION Company: Vaco by Highspring Location: Memphis, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:50:51 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : GDPR About the job Required Skills: •Own the asset operation's P&L, including revenue, cost per mile, contribution margin, budgeting, capital planning, capacity pricing, and freight mix. •Develop and execute an operating plan that supports disciplined, financially sound growth. •Lead fleet utilization and service performance, manage and develop fleet leadership while establishing clear accountability across van, flatbed, and brokerage operations. •Maintain executive accountability for FMCSA and DOT compliance, CSA performance, roadside inspections, accident prevention, and claims. •Direct equipment strategy, including tractor and trailer specifications, purchasing, disposal, trade cycles, lease-versus-buy decisions, preventive maintenance, inspections, fuel programs, and vendor relationships. •Improve network design, trailer utilization, drop-and-hook programs, deadhead, dwell, and overall service performance. •Oversee billing accuracy, DSO, time from delivery to invoice, TMS data integrity, and operational reporting. •Contribution margin, operating ratio, cost per mile, and revenue productivity Qualifications: •Seven or more years of experience in asset-based truckload transportation. •At least three years of experience leading through managers. •Demonstrated ownership of a transportation P&L, beyond responsibility for an assigned budget. •Broad knowledge of fleet operations, safety, maintenance, driver management, contractor or owner-operator management, and back-office functions. •Strong working knowledge of FMCSA regulations, CSA performance, and DOT compliance. •Owner-operator or contractor fleet experience. •Documented success improving driver retention. •Demonstrated capacity to work on-site in Memphis or a genuine willingness to relocate. •By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Compensation: •$150,000 - $170,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!