We are seeking an experienced Carrier Manager to support third-party carrier operations across the Permian Basin. This role is ideal for a logistics professional with strong trucking operations experience, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to build dependable carrier relationships in a fast-paced field environment. As the Carrier Manager, you will coordinate third-party capacity, support carrier onboarding and compliance, monitor service performance, and partner closely with district, logistics, safety, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure reliable execution and consistent service delivery. • Coordinate third-party carrier scheduling and dispatch based on customer demand, planned trucking needs, and regional service requirements. • Build and maintain productive carrier relationships to support safe, reliable, and consistent service execution. • Support carrier onboarding, including setup agreements, documentation, contract tracking, system updates, and carrier rating management. • Use ISNet, Samsara, and other approved systems to monitor carrier activity, compliance status, equipment usage, and performance trends. • Partner with district, logistics, operations, maintenance, and safety teams to support standardized carrier processes and field execution. • Track carrier KPIs, identify performance opportunities, and communicate results to district and logistics leadership. • Help verify carrier personnel meet PPE, certification, and site-specific safety requirements before equipment is issued. • Support Job Safety Analyses, Project Safety Plans, orientations, service meetings, and onsite carrier training. • Serve as a key communication point between facility teams, carriers, and operations leadership regarding service expectations, rates, billing procedures, and operational updates. • Apply practical trucking, logistics, field, and wellsite operations knowledge to solve problems and support Permian Basin business objectives. • 6+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, carrier management, trucking operations, or a related field. • 5+ years of management experience within the trucking industry. • Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. • Valid driver’s license required. • Working knowledge of DOT safety regulations, including driver logs and hours-of-service requirements. • Strong understanding of trucking operations, logistics, field operations, and wellsite service environments. • Ability to manage priorities, follow established processes, and meet operational goals in a fast-paced environment. • Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate, or direct the work of others. • Ability to independently manage a major function, business process, or operational responsibility. Preferred Experience • Truck dispatching experience. • DOT compliance and safety program support experience. • Trucking operations management experience. • Driver management, supervision, hiring, onboarding, and orientation experience. • Third-party carrier onboarding, vendor management, and carrier relationship management experience. • Carrier KPI tracking, performance management, and continuous improvement experience. • Experience using carrier management, safety, telematics, or compliance platforms such as ISNet or Samsara.