Jason Schaftlein is a transportation leader with 24 years of experience in the trucking industry, with deep expertise in operations, recruiting, and driver retention. He currently serves as General Manager at McLeod Express, where he manages a broad operational footprint across the company, including oversight beyond McLeod's Lafayette, Indiana terminal and over-the-road operations. In his role, he also leads recruiting and retention efforts and works closely with safety and other key departments to support performance, driver success, and companywide execution.
Throughout his career, Jason has held senior leadership roles including Director of Recruiting and General Manager, developing extensive experience in recruiting, retention, and operational leadership. Much of his background has been with companies specializing in owner-operator and lease-purchase models, primarily hauling flatbed freight. That experience has given him a strong understanding of both the operational demands and relationship-driven nature of the trucking business.
Known for a practical leadership style and a strong commitment to drivers, Jason brings a field-tested perspective to transportation management, balancing operational performance with culture, communication, and long-term relationship building.