Managing Director in a transport company

The representative office of an international logistics company is relaunching its small trucking business (6 heavy trucks) in Kazakhstan and is looking for a hands-on Managing Director (Fleet Operations) to lead operations and commercial growth.

We are looking for a hands-on professional to take full responsibility for launching and managing this business locally. English proficiency at an Advanced level is required, as the direct supervisor is a foreign manager and daily communication will be conducted in English.

Operations within Kazakhstan and across Central Asia (Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan) – own fleet model (not a forwarding). This role is ideal for a transport professional who wants to step into a leadership position and build operations from the ground up.​​​​​​​

Please include a short cover letter describing your practical experience in managing trucking operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Launch and manage 6 trucks
• Hire and supervise drivers
• Ensure utilization, discipline, and cost control
• Build strong relationships with drivers
• Manage daily operations

Commercial Development

• Find and secure cargo
• Negotiate rates and contracts
• Manage pricing
• Ensure profitable truck utilization

Leadership

• Full Managing Director authority (including signing power)
• Build a small team (drivers + assistant)
• Represent the company in negotiations

Administrative and technical support will be handled by partner companies — allowing you to focus on operations and growth.

• Practical experience in asset-based fleet operations (not only forwarding) - trucking, fleet management, road transport operations, and technical understanding of the trucks.
• Strong understanding of how transport businesses run in Kazakhstan and the region.
• Experience managing drivers and organizing routes.
• Commercial mindset and ability to attract customers.
• Willingness to work in a small, entrepreneurial environment with high personal responsibility.
• Entrepreneurial and operationally driven, ready to build and relaunch from near-zero.
• English – Advanced level.

• Official employment.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a small business (6 trucks) with support from an international company.
• Real operational authority and autonomy.