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Freight Broker

Birmingham, AL

$1248k-$1248k / year

full-timeLogistics

💼 About This Role

You'll act as an intermediary connecting shippers with carriers to facilitate transportation of goods, negotiating rates and ensuring compliance. Your core impact is streamlining logistics for customers and carriers. This role offers direct client interaction in a dynamic industry.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Match shippers with appropriate carriers for freight transport.
  • Negotiate rates and terms with shippers and carriers.
  • Resolve issues or delays during transportation.
  • Ensure compliance with transportation regulations.

📋 Requirements

  • Proven experience as a freight broker or in logistics.
  • Knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience with load boards like DAT or Truckstop.
  • Existing network of carrier contacts.

🚩 Heads Up

  • Role appears to combine broker and dispatcher duties, leading to scope creep.
  • Extensive list of duties suggests high workload and potential micromanagement.
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