Founder and General Manager, Cargo Master, Inc

Job Title Founder and General Manager
Employer Cargo Master, Inc
Locale Dallas, TX.
Start Date 1980
End Date 1982
Length 2 Years
Work Type W2

Founded and managed a transportation services company supporting commercial and government shipping accounts, freight procurement, rate negotiation, tariff publication, and operational management. Led business development, customer account management, purchasing of for-hire rolling stock and transportation services, and multi-office staffing for operations in Dallas, Texas and Memphis, Tennessee.

  • Founded and managed Cargo Master, Inc., overseeing transportation account development, freight operations, customer service, purchasing, and administrative functions.
  • Solicited, evaluated, and maintained commercial and government transportation accounts supporting freight movement, logistics planning, and customer requirements.
  • Purchased for-hire rolling stock and transportation services to support customer shipping needs, carrier capacity, and operational delivery requirements.
  • Negotiated freight rates, transportation terms, and service arrangements with carriers, customers, and transportation service providers.
  • Prepared and published tariffs supporting transportation pricing, account administration, regulatory alignment, and customer billing requirements.
  • Staffed and supported company offices in Dallas, Texas and Memphis, Tennessee, providing operational leadership across multiple transportation markets.
  • Directed day-to-day business operations involving account management, logistics coordination, carrier relationships, pricing, service delivery, and administrative oversight.