Purpose of Your Role
We are looking for a Product Manager to lead the vision, roadmap, and performance of the
NextLOAD platform
, which is our proprietary load board designed to help reliable truckers and carriers connect with quality freight.
This role is both challenging and rewarding, with responsibility for guiding product strategy, analyzing market opportunities, and driving measurable business growth. You will serve as the voice of the client while working across departments to ensure that NextLOAD continues to meet evolving market needs and deliver financial impact.
Some onsite work will be required. For this reason, candidates should be local to the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area or open to relocation.
The Value You Bring
Our Product team plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of NextLOAD and ensuring it delivers meaningful results for our clients and for the business. The most successful Product Managers thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution, collaborating with marketing, technology, and operations to create products that truly stand out.
As the recognized expert on NextLOAD, you’ll bring together market insights, technical collaboration, and client feedback to drive enhancements and ensure the product achieves its growth and performance goals. If you’re a product leader who loves to combine vision with detail, this may be the role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and optimize the NextLOAD product, owning the vision, roadmap, market analysis, and overall performance.
• Drive growth through competitive research, client insights, and targeted product improvements and innovations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical and operational teams to deliver product launches, system enhancements, and roadmap execution.
• Partner with Marketing to define positioning, go-to-market strategies, and adapt communications based on results.
• Serve as the voice of the client and communicate product performance, opportunities, and corrective actions to stakeholders.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field preferred, or equivalent on-the-job experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in product management or a closely related field
• Experience in the transportation, logistics, or supply industry preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and execute product roadmaps, including financial modeling and growth strategies.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate technical details into business value.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with technical teams to deliver system improvements and product launches.
• Solid knowledge of competitive analysis, market research, and customer insights as tools for product growth.
• Experience working cross-functionally with marketing and technology teams to build and launch go-to-market strategies.

Why Work for Apex?
Apex has been voted one of the best medium-sized companies to work for in Fort Worth since 2016 because we’re committed to employee empowerment, team building, and a good work/life balance. We do our best to make sure that all Apexers have the tools, knowledge, and support they need to enjoy a rewarding career with us. We are located in Downtown Fort Worth, just 2 blocks from historic Sundance Square, with easy access to the Trinity Railway Express, I-30, I-35, and 121. We offer a long list of benefits that make us a premier work location.

Some of the highlights:

• Competitive compensation plans augmented by generous profit sharing and regular salary reviews.
• Multiple high quality health care plans to choose from with a short waiting period.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability and long-term disability coverage.
• Combined mental health support and work-life services partner to create a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is included at no cost to you and your family members ages 6+.
• 401(k) plan with Apex matched contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement for college, plus plenty of Apex managed training classes.
• 360⁰ feedback, leadership training, and a culture that empowers individuality.
• Access to on-site fitness facilities available through a paid membership and gym reimbursement program.
• Rewards driven wellness program with an individualized holistic approach.
• Connected, friendly work environment. We celebrate our accomplishments (and birthdays).
• Complimentary fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages provided onsite.
• Paid maternity and other company paid leave benefits giving the time and flexibility needed to care for yourself and/or family.

Win as a Team
All Apexers are encouraged to collaborate in an effort to continuously improve our processes and customer service. Everyone on the team is responsible for presenting new ideas and perspectives. In addition to base salary, all employees enjoy quarterly profit sharing as a thank you for their contributions.
Primary Location:
US TX Fort Wort

• Lead and optimize the NextLOAD product, owning the vision, roadmap, market analysis, and overall performance.
• Drive growth through competitive research, client insights, and targeted product improvements and innovations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical and operational teams to deliver product launches, system enhancements, and roadmap execution.
• Partner with Marketing to define positioning, go-to-market strategies, and adapt communications based on results.
• Serve as the voice of the client and communicate product performance, opportunities, and corrective actions to stakeholders