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Backhaul Fleet Specialist

Exton, PA 19341, United States
Schedule: Full Time
Job Type: Hybrid
Salary Type: Salary
Req #: 2687

About the Role

The Backhaul Fleet Specialist is responsible for maximizing utilization and profitability of dedicated fleet operations by identifying, securing, and executing backhaul opportunities. This role sits at the intersection of operations, procurement, and network optimization—ensuring trucks minimize empty miles while improving revenue, service, and cost efficiency.

This individual will work cross-functionally with fleet operations, brokerage, pricing, and customer teams to design and execute backhaul strategies that enhance overall fleet performance.

This role is critical to unlocking the full value of dedicated fleets—transforming them from static cost centers into dynamic, revenue-generating network assets. By reducing empty miles and improving utilization, the Backhaul Fleet Specialist directly impacts profitability, sustainability (CO₂ reduction), and customer value.

What the Candidate Will Do

Backhaul Strategy & Execution

    • Identify and secure backhaul freight to reduce empty miles across dedicated fleets
    • Build and manage a pipeline of backhaul opportunities using internal network data, TMS, and market intelligence
    • Collaborate with operations teams to align backhaul opportunities with driver HOS, routes, and service commitments
    • Execute daily/weekly backhaul planning to ensure consistent fleet utilization

Network Optimization

    • Analyze lane data, fleet positioning, and customer networks to uncover optimization opportunities
    • Partner with optimization teams to integrate multi-shipper consolidation opportunities where applicable
    • Balance service, cost, and revenue trade-offs when selecting backhaul freight

Carrier & Customer Collaboration

    • Coordinate with strategic carriers and internal brokerage teams to source backhaul loads
    • Partner with customers to identify compatible freight flows for continuous moves and roundtrip optimization
    • Support dedicated fleet customers with reporting on utilization, cost savings, and service improvements

Financial Performance

    • Drive incremental revenue through backhaul capture and improved asset utilization
    • Track KPIs including empty miles %, revenue per truck, revenue per mile, and backhaul yield
    • Support gainshare and cost-saving models tied to backhaul performance

Systems & Process Management

    • Leverage TMS and optimization tools to plan, tender, and track backhaul movements
    • Ensure accurate execution, visibility, and billing of backhaul loads
    • Continuously improve processes to scale backhaul programs across fleets

Basic Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet operations
  • Understanding of dedicated fleet operations, routing, and backhaul strategies
  • Experience with TMS platforms (e.g., Blue Yonder, Oracle, SAP TM, McLeod, etc.)
  • Analytical mindset with ability to interpret lane, cost, and utilization data
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Dedicated fleet or asset-based transportation experience
  • Exposure to optimization models (continuous moves, roundtrips, consolidation)
  • Experience in chemical, bulk, or specialized transportation environments
  • Familiarity with gainshare or performance-based pricing models

Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees

Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more.  US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.

About Uber Freight 

Uber Freight helps companies move goods more reliably and efficiently. We bring together the technology, people, and transportation capacity they need, using real‑time data from millions of shipments to guide smarter decisions. That helps customers spot issues early, avoid costly surprises, and deliver on time. Uber Freight works with 1 in 3 Fortune 500 shippers across North America and manages over $17B in freight. Learn more at www.uberfreight.com.

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