Freight Broker

Anthony Book

Office
  • Job Description: The Freight Broker serves as a liaison between shippers and carriers to secure transportation of goods. The Freight Broker manages shipments, matching cargo to carriers using third-party logistics for our clients. In this role, it is your responsibility to arrange shipment transportation, negotiate rates and provide tracking information to clients.
      Responsibilities: Including but not limited to: • Sourcing qualified carriers to haul Long Haul Customer freight. • Research hauling companies. • Building relationships with qualified carriers to haul Long Haul customer freight. • Work to build relationships with customers. • Providing Long Haul customers with an option to have their freight hauled via 3rd party • Maintaining a 10% margin on all loads. • Maintaining constant communication with carriers from the time a load is booked to when it delivers. • Sourcing clients to move freight on via 3rd party (rewarded with sales bonus). • Maintain outside carrier’s equipment online. • Support other Long Haul operations as needed.
    • Skills: An ideal candidate would posses these qualities: • Professional oral and written communication skills. • Ability to keep calm under pressure. • Negotiation skills. • Customer service skills. • Organizational skills. • Geographic knowledge. • Excellent problem solving abilities. • Excellent time management skills. • Detail oriented. • Math aptitude. • Memory skills.
    • Qualifications: • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. • Trucking experience. • Must be able to work a flexible schedule. • Ability to practice independent thinking and problem solving without the immediate supervision of managers.
      • NOTE: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards to the position. At Long Haul we pride ourselves on being flexible to best service our customers and fellow co workers. This position will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required to make sure the job is done to the best of our abilities. “Behavior and attitude are a crucial part of your job. So, if you can’t cooperate, in fact you are not doing your job.” Cooperation (with you, other employees, customers, etc.) a crucial component of your employee’s job description and all employees are held to the highest standards. As an employee at Long Haul Trucking you are required to: maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, co-workers, and managers.

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