Freight Brokerage

Description

The Freight Brokerage role at Loadlink Dispatcher involves managing the full cycle of freight brokerage operations to ensure efficient, timely, and profitable transportation of goods. This position requires identifying, sourcing, and negotiating with shippers and carriers to secure freight loads while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The individual in this role is responsible for coordinating shipments, ensuring smooth logistics flow, and managing all related documentation, billing, and record-keeping. This role focuses on achieving target margins by skillfully negotiating rates and building strong, lasting relationships with both customers and carriers. It demands a proactive, target-oriented approach and strong communication abilities. Though this position does not include team management responsibilities, it requires self-motivation and the capacity to work independently within a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in the U.S. freight brokerage market and possess in-depth knowledge of trucking regulations, carrier qualification standards, and freight documentation processes. Familiarity with load board platforms such as DAT One and Truckstop is essential for effective carrier sourcing and load booking.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate contracts with shippers and carriers to secure freight loads at competitive and profitable rates.
• Book and manage freight shipments, coordinating all stages from pickup through to delivery to ensure timely and accurate transport.
• Negotiate freight rates and terms to maintain profit margins while fostering a balanced value exchange with carriers and customers.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with shippers, carriers, and other logistics partners to support continuous business growth.
• Ensure all freight documentation, including bills of lading and invoices, is complete, accurate, and compliant with federal and state regulations.
• Maintain thorough and up-to-date shipment and load records in internal systems and load boards.
• Monitor and comply with FMCSA regulations and carrier qualification standards to maintain operational safety and legal compliance.
• Utilize load board platforms such as DAT One and Truckstop to identify carrier capacity, tender freight efficiently, and maximize shipment coverage.
• Coordinate with carriers to solve any transit issues, delays, or discrepancies and communicate progress to all stakeholders promptly.
• Develop a deep understanding of the U.S. trucking and freight markets to recognize market trends, demands, and pricing strategies.
• Maintain focus on achieving operational targets and key performance indicators through self-motivation and disciplined task management.

Experience

2 Years

Apply By

Nov 15, 2026

Required Skills

• Carrier Sourcing And Relationship Management
• Load Booking And Coverage
• Freight Documentation and Billing
• DAT One and Truckstop Load Board Operations
• Carrier Capacity Sourcing and Tendering
• Negotiation
• Communication

Nice to Have Skills

• FMCSA Compliance And Carrier Qualification
• Customer Relationship Management
• Record Keeping
• Regulatory Knowledge
• Time management