Want to be part of transforming road freight – for good? Einride is showing the world a new way to move, based on the latest digital, electric and autonomous technologies. Through freight capacity as a service, we enable businesses around the world to accelerate towards their sustainability goals. Founded in 2016, Einride became the first company in the world to deploy a cab-less autonomous electric vehicle on a public road (Sweden, 2019). In 2022, we were the first to successfully operate such a vehicle on a US public road. Today our award-winning technology has been launched across 8 countries (and counting). Our clients are some of the world’s biggest shippers, including Fortune 500 companies. We are also operating Sweden’s largest truck dedicated public charging network and counting.The Head of Carrier Operations will lead the company’s asset-based carrier division, owning full P&amp;L responsibility for a fleet operation of 150–500 drivers across general/mixed freight. This role is accountable for driving profitable growth, operational excellence, and safety performance while building the organizational capability to scale the division. The ideal candidate combines strong commercial acumen with hands-on operational leadership in trucking, and is comfortable owning financial outcomes as well as day-to-day execution.<h3>You will</h3><ul><li>Strategic &amp; Financial Ownership: Own division P&amp;L, growth strategy, and capital allocation to drive profitability and fleet expansion.</li><li>Operations &amp; Asset Management: Direct daily fleet operations, dispatch, and maintenance to optimize asset utilization, cost per mile, and service reliability.</li><li>Safety &amp; Compliance: Drive a high-standard safety culture, ensuring full compliance with FMCSA, DOT, and local regulatory requirements.</li><li>Talent &amp; Leadership: Build and mentor multi-tiered operational leadership while overseeing driver recruitment and retention strategies.</li><li>Commercial Collaboration: Partner with sales and account management on pricing strategy, contract negotiations, and key client retention.</li></ul><h3>We expect you to:</h3><ul><li>Leadership Scope: 15+ years in asset-based transportation (7+ in a senior or GM role) managing multi-site operations and 150+ drivers.</li><li>P&amp;L &amp; Financials: Proven P&amp;L ownership with a track record of driving profitable growth and managing operational/financial KPIs.</li><li>Core Operations &amp; Compliance: Deep technical knowledge of dispatch, fleet maintenance, driver management, and DOT/FMCSA regulations.</li><li>Commercial Expertise: Strong commercial acumen with direct experience supporting or leading customer and contract negotiations.</li><li>Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or equivalent experience.</li><li>Mobility: Willingness to travel as needed across operating locations.</li></ul>This is a full-time position based preferably in Austin, Houston, Dallas or LA. You will be part of a truly diverse, high performing team with a common passion for sustainability and making things happen in an innovative way. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible since selection and interviews are held continually.At Einride, we are innovators, building solutions the world has never seen before – but urgently needs. That’s why we take action, and it’s why we are always eager to be challenged. We know that our best innovations come from having a diverse mix of people, including those of different experiences, career paths, and walks of life. By coming together and sharing our perspectives openly – by disagreeing, discussing, and committing – we deliver greater impact.

Part commercial enterprise, part revolutionary movement, Einride is bent on a complete transformation of the transportation industry. By challenging conventional thinking, by utilizing big data and cutting-edge technology &mdash; and by inspiring people to take responsibility for the planet and each other &mdash; Einride is making the movement of goods more intelligent: emission-free, safe, cost-effective, and ultimately, sustainable.

Head of Carrier Operations, N.A.

Want to be part of transforming road freight – for good? Einride is showing the world a new way to move, based on the latest digital, electric and autonomous technologies. Through freight capacity as a service, we enable businesses around the world to accelerate towards their sustainability goals. Founded in 2016, Einride became the first company in the world to deploy a cab-less autonomous electric vehicle on a public road (Sweden, 2019). In 2022, we were the first to successfully operate such a vehicle on a US public road. Today our award-winning technology has been launched across 8 countries (and counting). Our clients are some of the world’s biggest shippers, including Fortune 500 companies. We are also operating Sweden’s largest truck dedicated public charging network and counting.The Head of Carrier Operations will lead the company’s asset-based carrier division, owning full P&amp;L responsibility for a fleet operation of 150–500 drivers across general/mixed freight. This role is accountable for driving profitable growth, operational excellence, and safety performance while building the organizational capability to scale the division. The ideal candidate combines strong commercial acumen with hands-on operational leadership in trucking, and is comfortable owning financial outcomes as well as day-to-day execution.<h3>You will</h3><ul><li>Strategic &amp; Financial Ownership: Own division P&amp;L, growth strategy, and capital allocation to drive profitability and fleet expansion.</li><li>Operations &amp; Asset Management: Direct daily fleet operations, dispatch, and maintenance to optimize asset utilization, cost per mile, and service reliability.</li><li>Safety &amp; Compliance: Drive a high-standard safety culture, ensuring full compliance with FMCSA, DOT, and local regulatory requirements.</li><li>Talent &amp; Leadership: Build and mentor multi-tiered operational leadership while overseeing driver recruitment and retention strategies.</li><li>Commercial Collaboration: Partner with sales and account management on pricing strategy, contract negotiations, and key client retention.</li></ul><h3>We expect you to:</h3><ul><li>Leadership Scope: 15+ years in asset-based transportation (7+ in a senior or GM role) managing multi-site operations and 150+ drivers.</li><li>P&amp;L &amp; Financials: Proven P&amp;L ownership with a track record of driving profitable growth and managing operational/financial KPIs.</li><li>Core Operations &amp; Compliance: Deep technical knowledge of dispatch, fleet maintenance, driver management, and DOT/FMCSA regulations.</li><li>Commercial Expertise: Strong commercial acumen with direct experience supporting or leading customer and contract negotiations.</li><li>Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or equivalent experience.</li><li>Mobility: Willingness to travel as needed across operating locations.</li></ul>This is a full-time position based preferably in Austin, Houston, Dallas or LA. You will be part of a truly diverse, high performing team with a common passion for sustainability and making things happen in an innovative way. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible since selection and interviews are held continually.At Einride, we are innovators, building solutions the world has never seen before – but urgently needs. That’s why we take action, and it’s why we are always eager to be challenged. We know that our best innovations come from having a diverse mix of people, including those of different experiences, career paths, and walks of life. By coming together and sharing our perspectives openly – by disagreeing, discussing, and committing – we deliver greater impact.

Head of Carrier Operations, N.A.

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