Transportation & Logistics Executive Search

No handoffs,
no layers —
just direct,
accountable search.

Leadership search.
Personally led.

You work directly with John Davis, from the first conversation to the final decision.

Focused searches for Transportation & Logistics executives, directors, and managers across the United States.

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Focused on your industry.Accountable to your search.Explore our focus

01 / Our focus

The people behind
the movement.

The right leader needs to understand your business: how it operates, where it’s going, and what it takes to get there.

01

Brokerage & 3PL

Freight brokerage and third-party logistics businesses. Leaders who connect commercial growth with operational execution.

02

Transportation

Asset-based carriers and fleet operations. Leadership across operations, customer relationships, and business performance.

03

Distribution &
Supply Chain

Warehousing, distribution, and supply chain organizations. People who bring clarity to complex operations.

Executive, director & management searches

Retained & contingency engagements, aligned with the assignment.

02 / The approach

A clear process.
A direct relationship.

Thoughtful outreach. Candid assessment. Clear communication. Each search is built around the assignment and led personally from start to finish.

One point of contact.
A shared understanding of the goal.

Start with the business, not just the job description. We define the responsibilities, the leadership expectations, and what success needs to look like in your organization.

03 / Meet John

Your search,
personally led.

John Davis

Founder & Executive Recruiter

I built Davis Executive Search around a straightforward idea: a search works better when the person who understands the assignment is the person doing the work.

I partner directly with hiring leaders and candidates, bringing a focused, consultative approach to Transportation & Logistics search. You can expect candid conversations, relevant introductions, and accountability throughout the process.

Based in Northeast OhioServing clients across the United States

04 / Let’s talk

A conversation
is a good place
to start.

A leadership need. A next step in your career.
Reach out directly to John.

For hiring leaders

Tell me about the role, the business, and what you need the next leader to accomplish.

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For executives & leaders

Let’s have a discreet conversation about your experience and what you’re considering next.

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