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Help Us Build the Most Trusted Government Freight Operation in the Country

Southwest Expedited is a DOD-certified transportation provider with a clear mission: build a lean, elite, high-trust network focused on sensitive, secure, and high-value freight.

We’re not hiring job-seekers.

We’re hiring builders — leaders ready to roll up their sleeves and help launch something rare: a mission-driven transportation company with the agility of a startup and the credibility of a legacy carrier.

Current Opportunities:

* Military Freight Manager *

🛰️ Military Freight Manager

Location: In Office (Prescott, AZ or Coeur d’Alene, ID)
Type: Full-Time | Government Freight Operations
Compensation: $

🧭 About the Role

Southwest Expedited is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Military Freight Manager to join our growing government freight team. In this mission-critical role, you’ll be responsible for identifying, securing, managing, and tendering Department of Defense freight through official channels.

This is a tactical, hands-on position ideal for someone who is already fluent in the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command’s systems and is ready to contribute immediately to a high-trust, high-stakes operation. You’ll work closely with the Director of Defense Logistics and Director of Transportation Operations to ensure secured loads are executed efficiently and on time.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

Source and manage military freight using:
- TEAMS (Transportation Electronic Award Management System)
- GFM (Global Freight Management)
- ATR (Automated Transportation Request)
- ETA (Electronic Transportation Acquisition)
Create and submit tenders in accordance with DOD routing instructions and contract requirements
Monitor TEAMS/GFM load boards and match available capacity with government freight opportunities
Coordinate closely with internal transportation operations to ensure timely and compliant pickups and deliveries
Ensure all documentation and digital data for military loads is submitted and stored according to government standards
Support carrier qualification tasks and work closely with compliance personnel
Help develop internal SOPs and knowledge transfer documentation as we scale the freight team
Maintain high-level situational awareness of freight market trends within the government logistics environment
Communicate directly with government transportation offices and shipping facilities when needed

✅ Qualifications

Minimum 3 years experience working with military freight or within a defense logistics company
Fluent in TEAMS, GFM, ATR, and ETA systems (no training provided — this is a requirement)
Deep understanding of DOD freight movement, security protocols, and tendering best practices
Familiarity with secure cargo requirements (AA&E, Hazmat, sensitive cargo) preferred
Must be a U.S. Citizen and capable of passing background/security clearance screening
Exceptional attention to detail, process discipline, and time management skills
Experience working in remote/hybrid logistics teams a plus
Comfortable working under pressure in a lean, high-performance environment

🤝 What We Offer

Annual salary (W-2, full-time)
Flexible remote or hybrid work environment
Work with a company that values mission-driven freight, professionalism, and performance
Direct input into system design, process improvement, and team growth
Opportunity to grow into a lead or supervisory role as team scales

💬 Why Southwest Expedited?

Southwest Expedited is a certified DOD freight carrier with deep roots in sensitive, secure, and mission-critical transportation. We’re reactivating and scaling our operations with a lean and experienced team. This is an opportunity to get in early, have your expertise recognized, and help build a freight operation that supports warfighters and serves with integrity.

📬 Ready to Apply?

If you’re fluent in the systems, confident in your skills, and ready to join a team that moves what matters — we want to talk to you.

📧 Submit your résumé here.

🎖 Why Join Southwest Expedited?

A Rare Opportunity to Build: We’re relaunching a proven company — you’ll shape the future.
Founder-Led and Fully Funded: No red tape. We’re lean, aggressive, and mission-aligned.
Equity and Profit Sharing Available: Real ownership tied to real results.
High-Trust Environment: You’re here to lead — not be micromanaged.
Sensitive Freight, Serious Work: You’ll be supporting government, military, and national-security-critical freight from day one.

🔒 Security Requirements

All team members must:
✅ Be a U.S. Citizen
✅ Have or be able to obtain a Security Clearance
✅ Meet all FMCSA and DoD standards for clearance and eligibility

📋 Ideal Candidates:

*The ideal candidate is someone who not only possesses the knowledge and experience as outlined, but someone who is in a moment in their career where they want more. You want to scale up, you want to build something, you want to lead, teach, and grow. You must have the drive and determination to succeed, to do hard things, and push for the win.

The Mission: You’re not just hauling freight; you’re supporting warfighters and national security.
The Build Opportunity: No red tape. No bureaucracy. Ownership. You will architect the system and lead the team.
Share future upside: Equity and profit share make you part of the founding team — not just an employee.
Guaranteed transparency and clarity: Goals, expectations, and reward structures will be clearly discussed and defined together before hiring.

Work With Us

Drive with Purpose. Deliver with Pride.

Join a Team That Moves More Than Freight
Make a real impact by delivering critical freight for the U.S. Military and top industries—and build a rewarding career with top pay and benefits.

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