National Freight Broker

Stevens Transport

. Solicit independent carriers to cover customer-awarded freight .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in carrier sales and logistics, with a focus on building relationships, negotiating rates, and managing high volumes of communication. Proficient in utilizing AS/400 for documentation and maintaining organization in a fast-paced environment.

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Carrier Sales ExperienceNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganization SkillsLogistics Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Carrier SalesNegotiationFreight ManagementAS/400 DocumentationTyping SpeedAttention to DetailLoad CoverageSales Lead GenerationRate NegotiationShipment Monitoring

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedEffective CommunicationTimely Follow-ThroughAbility to Handle High VolumesTeam Player

Industry Keywords

Total Logistics3PLBrokerageFreightCarrier Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Solicit independent carriers to cover customer-awarded freight
Negotiate profitable margins on various lanes
Generate carrier sales leads and build carrier relationships
Sell freight to carriers over the phone and make or answer 100+ calls per day
Build and maintain carrier relationships and cover 25+ loads per week
Negotiate driver rates for the best return on gross profit per load
Monitor shipment status, reply to emails, process updates, and act as point of contact for carriers and customers
Document daily check calls in AS/400
Communicate load-status changes to applicable parties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Timely follow-through
Ability to handle high volumes of inbound email
Solid computer skills with above average typing speed and accuracy
Highly organized and communicative; ability to interact effectively at all levels, internally and externally
Ability to perform in an environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing deadlines
High degree of initiative and independent execution; able to thrive as a team player while driven by autonomy
Preferred: 1+ years of carrier sales OR logistics experience
Strong communication
Attention to detail
Follow up
Organization
Computer literacy
Total Logistics
3PL
Brokerage