Meet Our Director of Intermodal & Dallas Branch Manager: Brent Neary
9 Nov 2023
Are you interested in working in a specialized sector of the transportation industry?
If so, joining our Dallas team, led by Trailer Bridge’s Director of Intermodal, Brent Neary, may be the perfect opportunity for you. Not only will you be a part of a team that works with Trailer Bridge’s intermodal customers, but you will also have the chance to learn from an expert in the field who has spent more than a decade in logistics.
As a member of the intermodal team, you will combine rail and truck transportation to create personalized shipping solutions to help businesses to move their goods around the world. If you want to learn more about what working in intermodal involves, check out our Intermodal Transportation Guide.
But choosing a job is about more than the work. To give you an inside look at the culture and leadership at Trailer Bridge’s Dallas branch, we asked Brent to tell us more about himself and his team.
What do you enjoy most about leading the Dallas team at Trailer Bridge?
Leading a team in general – it’s all about what you can do for your people. Leadership is such an incredible privilege.
By far the most fulfilling experience of my career is seeing individuals that have worked for me thrive as they progress through their careers and lives. It’s my responsibility to ensure I create a healthy work environment for my team and that I create opportunities for them to achieve their goals.
For leading at TB specifically – my leadership allows me to lead in the manner that I see fit, our values and goals are aligned, and they give me all the resources I need to take care of my team.
Describe your leadership style.
I Prioritize maximum development of my team and give them as much freedom and flexibility as possible to make business decisions. I don’t mind when people make mistakes if they learn from them. I also hold people accountable for being the best versions of themselves and don’t accept anything less.
What are the top 3 qualities you look for in a candidate on your team?
Ambition. Confidence. Enthusiasm.
Describe your team in 3 words or less.
Better than yesterday.
What is one fun fact that you would want a potential new hire to know about you?
I have a degree in finance and management. I didn’t plan on building a career in logistics but here we are over a decade later and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Do you think you would be the perfect fit for the Dallas team? Let us know why! Visit our careers page to see our current job openings and apply.
