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By helping over 100,000 underserved small businesses save over $1.5 billion on fuel, Mudflap has quickly grown into a profitable fintech platform that processes billions in annual payment volume.\nAs a Senior Product Manager, Freight, you will help build the next generation of freight products at Mudflap. You’ll work directly with Mudflap leadership and cross-functional partners to shape experiences that help carriers find, evaluate, book, and execute freight more effectively.\nThis role sits at the intersection of marketplace dynamics, logistics operations, and customer experience. 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