Freight Manager
Location: Vancouver, BC | Full-Time
DelGate Logistics is growing and is looking for an experienced Freight Manager to lead and expand our freight operations.
This is a leadership role for someone who understands the transportation industry, can build strong carrier relationships, manage a team, solve problems quickly, and ensure every shipment moves efficiently and profitably.
What you’ll be responsible for:
- Oversee day-to-day freight operations across FTL, LTL, intermodal, drayage, cross-border, and local transportation
- Lead, train, and manage freight coordinators and dispatch staff
- Build and maintain relationships with carriers, owner-operators, brokers, and customers
- Negotiate carrier rates and ensure competitive pricing and margins
- Quote freight opportunities and support the sales team on larger transportation solutions
- Monitor shipment progress, resolve delays, claims, service failures, and customer issues
- Review profitability, carrier performance, and operational KPIs
- Improve processes, systems, and reporting to support growth
- Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, insurance requirements, and internal procedures
- Work closely with warehouse, dispatch, customer service, and account management teams
What we’re looking for:
- 3+ years of freight, transportation, logistics, or brokerage management experience
- Strong understanding of Canadian freight markets, including FTL and LTL
- Experience with carrier sourcing, rate negotiation, dispatch, and freight quoting
- Proven ability to manage people and keep a fast-paced operation organized
- Strong communication, customer-service, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working with TMS/CRM systems, Excel, and operational reporting
- Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and urgency
Why join DelGate?
DelGate is a fast-growing Canadian 3PL providing warehousing, fulfillment, freight, and white-glove delivery solutions across Canada. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of a growing freight division, build relationships, improve operations, and directly contribute to the company’s growth.
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience, plus performance-based incentives.
- To apply, please submit your resume and a short note explaining your freight-management experience.
