Freight Broker Jobs

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Work independently and as part of a team to source/secure qualified carriers to transport freight in a timely manner while maximizing margins, developing relationships, and minimizing risks.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMES

• Dispatch drivers with a high-level of detail and input all pertinent driver/shipment details into the TMS system and continue monitoring, communicating, and updating until completion.
• Understand and execute ROAR’s carrier set-up & compliance procedures & guidelines.
• Other tasks as assigned by the ROAR Management team.
• Aggressive rate negotiations with carrier partners to hit target booking prices.
• Be a problem-solver and solutions-provider, thinking critically to determine the best course of action, and implementing solutions to all customers, carriers, and ROAR associates.
• Analyze market trends through load history, carrier contact, and industry-related publications to better understand the marketplace and what affects rates to make informed buying decisions.
• Establish, maintain and grow relationships with carriers to expand fleet usage.
• Required to make a high volume of outbound calls to capture truckload capacity via business directories, load boards, contact lists, leads, referrals, carrier lists, relationships, etc.
• Gather Carriers’ daily and weekly truckload capacity/availability to upload into our TMS.
• Prioritize daily workflow based on urgency.
• Comfortable in a high inbound call volume atmosphere.
• Source (new and existing) carriers to build a pipeline/network for supporting ROAR customers and to pre-plan the use of carrier equipment for efficiency.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Must be comfortable and confident working in a fast-paced, deadline driven, stressful environment. Manage multiple projects simultaneously with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required. 2 yrs minimum experience in Transportation preferred.
• Good computer skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Email System.
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.

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