Job Description
Carrier Sourcing & Network Building:
- Prospect, onboard, and establish long-term relationships with open deck carriers (Flatbed, Step Deck, Double Drop, RGN, etc.).
- Build specialized carrier lanes and capacity pools to support key account requirements.
- Monitor carrier performance, safety ratings, compliance, and insurance levels in accordance with company and DOT standards.
Rate Negotiation & Capacity Matching:
- Negotiate competitive spot and contract rates with carriers while protecting company profit margins.
- Match open deck customer loads with appropriate equipment types based on freight weight, dimensions, loading/unloading specs, and tarping requirements.
- Secure specialized equipment for permit-required, oversized, and heavy-haul shipments.
Operations & Execution:
- Provide continuous track-and-trace tracking for active shipments, proactively managing potential delays or dock/site issues.
- Coordinate special movement details with drivers and dispatchers, including escorts, pilot cars, route surveys, and permit verifications.
- Resolve transit issues, claims, accessorial charges (layovers, detention, tarp fees), and re-power needs quickly and efficiently.
Account & Market Intelligence:
- Analyze market trends, regional capacity shifts, and seasonal swings within the open deck sector.
- Work collaboratively with Customer Sales/Account Managers to provide accurate spot quotes and market insights.
- Maintain clean data, carrier notes, and rate histories within the Transportation Management System (TMS).
salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
- ovide continuous track-and-trace tracking for active shipments, proactively managing potential delays or dock/site issues.
- Coordinate special movement details with drivers and dispatchers, including escorts, pilot cars, route surveys, and permit verifications.
- Resolve transit issues, claims, accessorial charges (layovers, detention, tarp fees), and re-power needs quickly and efficiently
- xperience: 1–3+ years of carrier sales, freight brokerage, or dispatch experience, specifically focused on flatbed/open deck modes.
- Specialized Knowledge: strong familiarity with open deck equipment (Flatbed, Step Deck, RGN, Stretch, Conestoga), weight limits, axle configurations, tarping, and DOT/oversize permitting rules.
- Negotiation Skills: Proven track record of cold calling carriers, negotiating rates, and closing deals in a fast-paced environment.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to build quick rapport with drivers, dispatchers, and internal teams.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with modern TMS software, load boards (DAT, Truckstop), and carrier onboarding/compliance tools (RMIS, MyCarrierPortal).
- Problem-Solving: Ability to multitask, prioritize under pressure, and resolve logistical bottlenecks calmly and decisively.
Skills
- NEGOTIATIONS (7 years of experience is required)
- carrier sales (7 years of experience is required)
- freight brokerage (7 years of experience is required)
- Problem Solving (7 years of experience is required)
- Sales
- Sales Support
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 7 years
- Experience level: Experienced
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Seasonal work, Shift work