Midnight Pony Express, an Amazon Freight Partner company based in Henderson/Las Vegas, NV, is hiring an experienced CDL-A Operations Manager / Dispatcher to help lead our growing trucking operation.
This is not an entry-level role, not a remote position, and not a desk-only operations job. We are looking for a hands-on transportation leader who has already managed drivers, dispatch, linehaul runs, equipment issues, route coverage, schedules, and service performance in a real trucking or logistics operation.
A current CDL-A is required. Please don't apply if you don't have a CDL A with six years or more of driving experience solo or team run OTR operations in a Day Cab or Sleeper Cab. This position requires time in the yard with drivers before launch, active dispatch oversight, direct driver accountability, and the ability to drive when no backup driver is available to cover a callout, schedule gap, or service-critical run.
What MPE Is Looking For: MPE is looking for a serious transportation operator who can lead from the front and is a leadership by example CDL-A Pro Driver and Operations Manager.
The right candidate has real linehaul, dispatch, fleet, or transportation operations experience and is comfortable managing drivers, solving problems under pressure, checking equipment readiness, protecting on-time performance, and keeping freight moving safely.
This role is for someone who understands that every load matters, every driver matters, every tractor matters, and every service failure has consequences.
Required Experience - qualified applicants must have direct six years or more experience in at least one of the following CDL-A qualified positions:
Amazon Freight Partner operations
Amazon Relay operations
FedEx Ground BC / Linehaul Operations Manager experience
UPS linehaul operations experience
Trucking company dispatch, fleet, or operations supervision after serving in CDL A driving positions as: Lead driver, driver supervisor, fleet trainer, dispatch manager, senior operations manager, senior fleet operations manager.
High-volume transportation operations managing multiple drivers and runs
Experience managing 10 or more linehaul runs in a 24-hour operating cycle is strongly preferred.
MPE Run Types
We schedule drivers across two primary run types:
Solo 2: Sleeper cab routes out for two shifts and returning the next day
Solo 5: Sleeper cab routes out for five shifts, returning with scheduled days off between cycles
Future: Solo 1 local/regional - return same day
Key Responsibilities
Manage daily dispatch operations and driver communication
Spend time in the yard preparing drivers and equipment for launch
Verify driver readiness, route readiness, equipment status, and launch execution
Monitor linehaul runs, delays, tractors, trailers, route status, and equipment issues
Support safe, compliant, on-time Amazon freight operations
Track attendance, driver coverage, operational risks, and service performance
Coordinate schedule gaps, backup driver coverage, and recovery plans
Drive when required if no backup driver is available to protect service performance
Communicate operational status, risks, and service issues to company leadership
Coach drivers on accountability, safety, communication, and performance
Use phones, GPS, telematics, spreadsheets, Amazon Relay, and dispatch tools to manage operations
Minimum Qualifications
*Current CDL-A required and current DOT medical with six year or more driving experience and three years or more dispatch or fleet operations manager*
Prior linehaul, trucking, dispatch, fleet, Amazon Freight Partner, Amazon Relay, FedEx Ground, UPS, or transportation trucking company operations experience required
At least six years of operations leadership, dispatch, BC, assistant manager, fleet supervisor, or driver management experience preferred
Experience managing 10 or more linehaul runs in a 24-hour period strongly preferred
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple drivers, schedules, routes, priorities, and time-sensitive issues
Dependable, organized, professional, and calm under pressure
Able to work nights, weekends, holidays, or changing transportation schedules as needed
Knowledge of DOT awareness, freight operations, dispatch, shipping/receiving, and fleet management best practices
Strong analytical skills for reviewing logistics and safety data, identifying trends, and improving performance
Who Should Apply
Apply if you are a hands-on transportation leader who is safety-minded, driver-focused, organized, direct, and calm when operations get difficult.
Do not apply if: you are looking for a remote role, a desk-only dispatcher position, or an entry-level management job or don't have a current CDL-A liscense.
This position is ideal for someone who can work in the yard, communicate directly with drivers, manage dispatch pressure, solve operational problems, AND step into the driver seat when needed to protect the operation and the company performance score with Amazon.
Why Join Midnight Pony Express?
Midnight Pony Express is building a disciplined, professional Amazon Freight Partner company operation focused on safety, reliability, driver respect, and on-time execution.
If you didn't clearly see this from the description above, this is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who understands trucking operations and wants to help build a high-performance driver team in N. Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Henderson, NV and throughout the states bordering Nevada.
Safe. Secure. On Time is our motto!
Benefits
Health insurance with employer provided supplement, dental, and vision insurance offered
Aetna Driver Assistance Program
401(k) with employer match
Weekly pay option with Payactiv ADP app inclusion
Paid orientation and Amazon Relay onboarding
PTO / sick time eligibility
Upwards Childcare Service access
BenefitHub Marketplace membership
Safety and performance incentive eligibility
Preferred route and schedule consideration for top performers
Referral bonus program
****Potential for additional weekly variable pay increase as MPE adds additional work opportunities from Relay load board.
Pay: $57,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- 1. Do you have direct hands-on experience managing trucking, linehaul, dispatch, fleet, Amazon Freight Partner, Amazon Relay, FedEx Ground Linehaul, UPS Linehaul, or similar transportation operations?
- 2. How many years of transportation operations, dispatch, fleet supervision, or driver management experience do you have?
- 3. Have you personally managed driver schedules, route coverage, dispatch communication, equipment issues, delays, and service performance in a 24/7 or time-sensitive transportation operation?
- 4. Have you managed or supported more than 10 linehaul runs, loads, routes, or driver assignments within a 24-hour operating cycle?
- 5. You are managing a 24-hour Amazon Freight Partner linehaul operation with 14 scheduled runs. Two drivers call out, one tractor is placed out of service during pre-trip, one inbound trailer is delayed, and Amazon Relay is showing a high-risk on-time departure window within the next 90 minutes. Walk through exactly how you would stabilize the operation, protect service performance, communicate with drivers and leadership, reassign equipment or routes, document the issue, and prevent a repeat failure.
- 6. Do you currently hold a valid CDL-A and are you willing to drive if needed to cover schedule gaps and protect Midnight Pony Express’ service performance?
- 7. Please list 2-3 dates and time ranges that you could do an interview.
- 8. Are you a military veteran; do you serve in the Nevada NG or Army Reserve?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Las Vegas, NV 89087
