Transportation Broker

Job overview

The Transportation Broker role is an onsite, full-time position in Richmond, VA. Compensation is not specified. Allen Lund Company operates a transportation brokerage with offices across the country. This role supports freight movement by coordinating loads between shippers and carriers. It develops customer and carrier relationships, negotiates rates, monitors shipments, addresses customer issues, and prepares freight-bill documentation.

What you'll do

• Acquire customers and develop profitable shipper relationships
• understand customer needs and provide service
• build carrier relationships and capacity
• stay informed about freight rates and negotiate within established guidance
• perform daily check calls on loads in transit
• book freight and prepare freight-bill documentation
• recommend customer solutions to senior brokers or management.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

transportation broker

freight brokerage

logistics

customer acquisition

customer service

carrier management

rate negotiation

load tracking

freight documentation

richmond va

allen lund company

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with match, benefits and wellness programs, training and development, career growth and transfer opportunities, company ownership participation, and employee recognition.

Why this role

The company describes training and development, career and transfer opportunities, company ownership participation, employee recognition, benefits and wellness programs, and a 401(k) match.

About the employer

Allen Lund Company, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Freight Transportation Arrangement. Sector: 48.