What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freight Broker position at Long Haul Trucking?
Freight Broker - In-Person
This position reports to our office in Clearwater, Mn.
Join the Team at Long Haul Trucking
Long Haul Trucking is seeking a motivated, customer-focused Freight Broker to join our operations team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships, negotiating solutions, and solving logistical challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
As a Freight Broker, you'll play a vital role in connecting customers with reliable third-party carriers while ensuring exceptional service from pickup through delivery. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about the transportation industry.
What You'll Do
As a Freight Broker, you will:
- Source and qualify reputable third-party carriers to move customer freight.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers and customers.
- Research transportation companies and expand our carrier network.
- Coordinate freight movements using third-party logistics providers.
- Negotiate competitive rates while maintaining targeted profit margins.
- Monitor shipments from dispatch through final delivery, providing proactive communication and updates.
- Provide customers with transportation solutions that meet their unique needs.
- Identify and develop new freight brokerage business opportunities (sales bonus opportunities available).
- Maintain accurate carrier and equipment information within company systems.
- Collaborate with dispatch and operations teams to ensure outstanding customer service.
- Support other operational functions as business needs require.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
- An excellent communicator with strong customer service skills.
- Calm and confident under pressure.
- Skilled at negotiating win-win solutions.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- A strong problem solver who enjoys thinking independently.
- Able to effectively prioritize multiple shipments and deadlines.
- Knowledgeable in freight routing and U.S. geography.
- Comfortable working with numbers and maintaining profitable margins.
- Self-motivated with excellent time management skills.
- Able to build lasting professional relationships.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous trucking, transportation, logistics, or freight brokerage experience required.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.
Why Long Haul Trucking?
At Long Haul Trucking, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service while building lasting relationships with both our customers and our employees. You'll be part of a team that values integrity, professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
We offer:
- Competitive pay
- Sales bonus opportunities
- Employee Ownership
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off
- Retirement benefits
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth
Ready to build a rewarding career in transportation logistics?
Apply today and become part of the Long Haul Trucking team.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Freight Brokerage: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000