Strategic Account Manager - Trucking

Build Your Career with T-Lane Transportation!
T-Lane Transportation is a leader in specialized transportation, heavy haul, and industrial moving services across Canada and the United States. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, with terminals across Canada, we provide comprehensive transportation solutions including flat deck, step deck, heavy haul, oversized and over-dimensional freight, jack and slide services, warehousing, and complex industrial project movements. With a fleet of over 250 pieces of specialized equipment, T-Lane has the expertise and resources to execute challenging transportation projects safely and efficiently.
WE ARE HIRING!We are seeking an experienced Strategic Account Manager to join our Edmonton team. This opportunity is ideal for a transportation professional with extensive experience quoting, pricing, planning, and coordinating large-scale transportation projects, particularly within the oil and gas, heavy haul, and specialized freight sectors.
A minimum of five (5) years of experience quoting and coordinating large transportation projects is required. Proven experience pricing oversized and over-dimensional freight movements is mandatory.
What's In It For You
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits program
Healthy work-life balance
On-site parking
Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Career growth opportunities within the TF Energy Solutions group of companies
Key Responsibilities
Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for large-scale transportation projects, including oversized, over-dimensional, heavy haul, and specialized freight movements.
Analyze freight dimensions, weights, equipment requirements, routing restrictions, permits, and associated costs to develop accurate transportation pricing.
Plan and coordinate flat deck, step deck, heavy haul, oversized, over-dimensional, and specialized freight projects.
Manage transportation projects from initial bidding and quote acceptance through delivery and billing.
Act as the primary point of contact for customers, maintaining strong relationships and providing timely project updates.
Coordinate with dispatch, load planners, operations, drivers, and third-party carriers to ensure successful project execution.
Coordinate permits, routing, customs documentation, and other requirements for oversized and cross-border shipments.
Monitor project progress, proactively resolve operational challenges, and ensure customer requirements are met.
Review transportation costs, carrier charges, invoices, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and project profitability.
Ensure compliance with Canadian and U.S. transportation regulations, safety standards, and company procedures.
Identify new business opportunities and support the growth of existing customer accounts.
Qualifications
Minimum five (5) years of experience quoting and coordinating large-scale transportation projects.
Demonstrated experience pricing oversized and over-dimensional freight movements, including equipment selection, permitting, routing restrictions, and associated transportation costs, is required.
Minimum five (5) years of trucking, heavy haul, or specialized transportation industry experience is required
Proven experience developing freight quotations, managing project costs, and coordinating multi-load transportation projects
Strong knowledge of flat deck, step deck, heavy haul, and specialized equipment specifications, capacities, and load securement requirements
Strong understanding of Canadian and U.S. transportation regulations, permitting, routing, and cross-border shipping requirements
Experience managing customer accounts and complex transportation projects
Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage changing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and customer service
Proactive, adaptable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
Oil and gas industry experience, including OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods), pipe movements, and industrial projects, is considered a strong asset
PMP designation or post-secondary education in business, logistics, or a related field is considered an asset
Experience using TruckMate or similar transportation management systems is considered an asset
All applicants must successfully complete a company-paid criminal record check.
T-Lane Transportation is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and thank everyone for their interest;
however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
T-Lane Transportation is a proud member of TF Energy Solutions group of Companies.
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