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JAS

Director, Cross Border

Laredo, TX · On-site

Oversee integrated cross-border solutions including transportation, customs coordination, and value-added services (cross-dock, warehousing, distribution). * Ensure alignment of infrastructure ...

JAS

Director, Cross Border

Laredo, TX · On-site

Oversee integrated cross-border solutions including transportation, customs coordination, and value-added services (cross-dock, warehousing, distribution). * Ensure alignment of infrastructure ...

Maersk

Regional Sales Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

This role owns the development and execution of integrated logistics solutions including Specialized LTL, Cross-Border Transportation (FTL/LTL), Final Mile, International Freight Forwarding (Ocean ...

Maersk

Regional Sales Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

This role owns the development and execution of integrated logistics solutions including Specialized LTL, Cross-Border Transportation (FTL/LTL), Final Mile, International Freight Forwarding (Ocean ...

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As of Jun 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for cross border transport in the United States is $20.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cross Border Transport vs Freight Coordinator?

AspectCross Border TransportFreight Coordinator
CredentialsLogistics certifications, driver licensesLogistics or supply chain certifications
Work EnvironmentTransport routes across countries, logistics hubsOffice-based, coordinating shipments
Employer & IndustryTransport companies, freight carriersLogistics firms, shipping companies
Search & ComparisonFocus on international shipping, customsFocus on shipment coordination, documentation

Cross Border Transport involves managing the movement of goods across international borders, focusing on customs, regulations, and international routes. Freight Coordinators handle the planning, documentation, and coordination of shipments, often within a single country or region. While both roles require logistics knowledge, Cross Border Transport emphasizes international logistics, whereas Freight Coordinators focus on shipment management and communication.

What is cross border transport?

Cross border transport refers to the movement of goods, vehicles, or people across international borders by road, rail, air, or sea. This process involves compliance with various customs regulations, documentation, and security procedures required by the countries involved. Efficient cross border transport is essential for global trade, as it ensures goods flow smoothly and legally between nations. Professionals in this field work to manage logistics, handle customs paperwork, and coordinate with transportation providers to avoid delays and reduce costs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cross Border Transport Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cross Border Transport Specialist, you need expertise in international logistics, customs regulations, and freight management, often supported by relevant certifications or a background in supply chain management. Familiarity with transport management systems (TMS), customs documentation software, and compliance platforms is typically required. Strong organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for coordinating shipments and resolving cross-border challenges. These skills and qualities are critical for ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods across international borders.

What are some unique challenges faced in a Cross Border Transport role and how can they be effectively managed?

Professionals in Cross Border Transport frequently encounter challenges such as navigating complex customs regulations, coordinating with multiple stakeholders across different countries, and managing unexpected delays at border checkpoints. Effective communication and a strong understanding of international trade compliance are key to overcoming these issues. Many teams use advanced logistics software and build close relationships with customs brokers to streamline the process and minimize disruptions, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of goods.
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Infographic showing various Cross Border Transport job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,891 per year, or $20.1 per hour.

Director, Cross Border

JAS

Laredo, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted yesterday

Job description

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services.
The Director, Cross-Border Road Freight leads the strategy, development, and execution of JAS Forwarding's North American cross-border ground freight operations across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This role is responsible for building a scalable, competitive, and fully integrated cross-border product, ensuring seamless, compliant, and cost-effective door-to-door transportation solutions.
The Director partners closely with regional operations, customs, and commercial teams to drive service performance, strengthen carrier and vendor networks, and deliver profitable growth across key trade lanes.
***PLEASE NOTE THAT WHILE THIS ROLE IS POSTED TO LAREDO, TX ,WE ARE OPEN TO CANDIDATES IN OTHER MARKETS. TEXAS & ATLANTA, GA IS THE PREFERRED LOCATION***
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Commercial Leadership
  • Own and develop the North American cross-border road freight product across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
  • Partner with regional leadership to align cross-border strategy, capabilities, and service execution.
  • Develop and execute the cross-border road freight strategy aligned with company growth, customer needs, and market conditions.
  • Expand cross-border trucking capabilities, trade lanes, and carrier networks.
  • Partner with Sales to design ground-freight solutions, support RFPs, and win complex cross-border transportation business.
  • Establish KPIs that include on-time performance, border transit times, claims, compliance, and margin.

Cross-Border Road Operations
  • Oversee integrated cross-border solutions including transportation, customs coordination, and value-added services (cross-dock, warehousing, distribution).
  • Ensure alignment of infrastructure, capacity, and service offerings with customer demand.
  • Manage relationships with asset-based carriers, owner-operators, and regional partners.
  • Coordinate border processes including documentation, hand-offs, inspections, and customs clearances.
  • Drive operational consistency, visibility, and service reliability across lanes.

Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure adherence to customs, trade, and transportation regulations governing cross-border road freight.
  • Collaborate closely with customs brokers to reduce border delays and compliance risk.
  • Monitor regulatory changes, security requirements, and capacity risks impacting cross-border trucking.
  • Lead disruption response for border closures, congestion, weather, labor actions, or capacity shortages.

KPI Management
  • Own and manage KPI goals for cross-border road freight operations.
  • Develop pricing strategies, lane-level margin targets, and cost-optimization initiatives.
  • Lead procurement strategy across carriers and vendors, including network expansion and contract optimization.
  • Negotiate carrier contracts, fuel programs, and capacity commitments.
  • Analyze lane profitability and recommend corrective actions or expansion opportunities.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as an executive escalation point for key cross-border road freight customers.
  • Maintain strong relationships with strategic shippers, carriers, brokers, and vendors.
  • Ensure consistent service quality and customer satisfaction across all ground movements.

Leadership & Talent Development
  • Lead and develop operations managers, dispatch teams, and cross-border specialists.
  • Build a performance-driven culture emphasizing safety, compliance, accountability, and customer focus.
  • Ensure workforce planning, training, and succession planning for critical roles.

Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (master's preferred).
  • 8-12+ years of experience in road freight or trucking operations with significant cross-border responsibility.
  • Strong understanding of cross-border trucking processes, customs requirements, and documentation.
  • Proven experience managing transportation, P&L, and negotiating carrier agreements.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing multi-site or multi-region operations teams.

Preferred
  • Experience managing U.S.-Mexico and/or U.S.-Canada trucking operations.
  • Familiarity with bonded freight, transload facilities, and customs brokerage coordination.
  • Experience with TMS platforms, freight visibility tools, and operational analytics.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
  • Professional certifications such as CLTD, CTPAT, or PMP.

Core Competencies
  • Cross-Border Trucking & Ground Freight Expertise
  • Regulatory & Customs Coordination
  • Financial & Margin Management
  • Carrier Strategy & Negotiation
  • Customer-Focused Operations
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Team Leadership & Development

Work Environment & Travel
  • Office-based or hybrid environment with frequent operational collaboration.
  • Travel required to border locations, carrier partners, and customers (approximately 25-40%).

The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company's business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above. The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
JAS USA IS A CUSTOMS BROKER, GOVERNED BY FEDERAL REGULATION. FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT JAS MAY HAVE IT BROKERAGE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IF IT "KNOWINGLY EMPLOYED, OR CONTINUES TO EMPLOY, ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY, WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THAT EMPLOYMENT FROM THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER." JAS WILL PERFORM A BACKGROUND CHECK TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND IF SO, ABSENT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED OR WILL BE TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY.

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