Confidential CEO Opportunity - PE-Backed Trucking Company Job at Yorktown Search Partners, Nashville, TN

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  • Yorktown Search Partners
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Industry: Regional Truckload / Transportation / Logistics

Role: Chief Executive Officer

Compensation: Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives and equity upside

Structure: Private Equity-Backed

Company Overview
Our client is a leading truckload carrier with a longstanding reputation for service excellence and operational reliability. Headquartered in Nashville, the company operates a modern fleet and maintains a deep commitment to safety, driver culture, and customer satisfaction. Backed by a top-tier private equity sponsor, the company is now positioned for its next phase of growth through strategic acquisitions, fleet expansion, and digital optimization.

This is an opportunity to lead a well-established platform into a transformative era of regional market leadership.

The Opportunity
The incoming Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for refining and executing the company's long-term growth strategy. This includes driving operational performance, enhancing profitability, and leading tuck-in acquisitions and market consolidation efforts.

Key Priorities

  • Lead company-wide P&L, people, and performance
  • Expand EBITDA through operational excellence and pricing optimization
  • Guide strategic M&A and oversee post-acquisition integration
  • Improve driver retention, safety metrics, and customer service KPIs
  • Maintain investor confidence through transparent reporting and governance
  • Cultivate a high-performance, team-oriented leadership culture

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Proven track record as CEO/President/COO in asset-based transportation or logistics
  • Experience operating in PE-backed environments, with Board-level reporting
  • Strong understanding of regional truckload dynamics, fleet management, and route economics
  • Demonstrated success in M&A execution and integration
  • Financially fluent and metrics-driven; comfortable managing through KPIs
  • Based in or open to relocation to Nashville, TN

Application Process
Yorktown Search Partners ensures strict confidentiality throughout the recruitment process. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes and a brief cover letter below.

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