Specialized Freight Broker

SPECIALIZED FREIGHT BROKER

North Charleston, SC   •   Full-Time •   Onsite

THE OPPORTUNITY

Marlie Park Group is recruiting on behalf of a confidential logistics and project cargo organization serving industrial customers. The company provides transportation, warehousing, freight forwarding, and project logistics solutions for complex cargo movements.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Specialized Freight Broker / Project Cargo Specialist manages domestic transportation execution for an established customer base, from carrier sourcing and pricing through pickup, transit, and delivery. This position coordinates standard truckload, flatbed, heavy haul, oversized/overweight, and specialized industrial project cargo; evaluates carrier capabilities and equipment; and works with permitting specialists and operational partners on routing and shipment requirements. Success requires reliable execution, strong carrier relationships, responsive communication, and disciplined cost and gross-profit management. This is an execution-focused brokerage role, not a new-business development position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Manage domestic freight brokerage for existing customers, sourcing, qualifying, and coordinating carriers for reliable, timely transportation.

·         Verify carrier operating authority, insurance, safety qualifications, equipment suitability, availability, and performance; maintain specialized carrier relationships.

·         Plan dry van, flatbed, step-deck, RGN, lowboy, heavy haul, oversized/overweight, high-value, and other nonstandard movements based on cargo dimensions, weight, access, and delivery requirements.

·         Coordinate with carriers and qualified partners on oversize/overweight permits, route restrictions and surveys, escorts, and applicable transportation requirements.

·         Own shipment execution from request through final delivery, coordinating with customers, warehouses, forwarding, drayage, project logistics, and other partners.

·         Monitor shipments, communicate status and delays proactively, resolve carrier, equipment, access, routing, and delivery exceptions, and escalate when appropriate.

·         Prepare transportation quotations, negotiate carrier costs, monitor shipment expenses and gross profit, and improve pricing and operational efficiency.

·         Maintain rate confirmations, bills of lading, permits, proof-of-delivery documents, and accurate shipment records; support billing and performance reporting.

·         Identify recurring execution or communication gaps and improve carrier coordination, documentation, service reliability, and workflows.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS — WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

·         Shipment Execution: Reliable pickup and delivery coordination; timely resolution of exceptions.

·         Profitability: Competitive carrier procurement, accurate cost tracking, and disciplined shipment gross-profit management.

·         Carrier Compliance: Carrier qualifications, equipment, insurance, and required documents verified before dispatch.

·         Customer Communication: Proactive, accurate updates and consistent follow-through.

·         Documentation Accuracy: Complete, timely records supporting billing and operational visibility.

·         Process Improvement: Fewer preventable service failures and more consistent brokerage workflows.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·         Minimum one year of experience in a third-party (3PL) industry.

·         Ability to source and qualify carriers, negotiate rates, and independently execute multiple concurrent shipments.

·         Experience with flatbed, step-deck, heavy haul, and oversized/overweight transportation; knowledge of specialized equipment and carrier capabilities.

·         Working knowledge of permitting coordination, route constraints, freight pricing, and brokerage profitability.

·         Experience with transportation management systems (TMS), load boards, and carrier sourcing platforms.

·         Strong organization, customer communication, negotiation, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·         Experience in freight brokerage or domestic transportation operations, particularly hands-on coordination of specialized freight shipments

·         Industrial logistics, project cargo, construction, manufacturing, energy, or heavy-equipment transportation experience.

·         Established specialized trucking/heavy-haul carrier relationships; experience with RGN, lowboy, or multi-axle equipment.

·         Port freight, drayage, intermodal, route surveys, escorts, or multi-state oversized/overweight moves.

·         Familiarity with DAT, Truckstop, McLeod, or similar platforms; 3PL, freight forwarding, or project logistics experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL

Primarily office-based with routine computer, telephone, TMS, and documentation work. Occasional visits to warehouses, ports, terminals, customer sites, or transportation facilities may involve outdoor conditions, moving vehicles, heavy equipment, noise, and required PPE. Occasional local or regional travel and flexibility outside standard business hours may be needed for time-sensitive shipments or service disruptions.

CONFIDENTIAL RECRUITING NOTICE

This opportunity is represented by Marlie Park Group on behalf of a confidential client. Additional company information will be shared with qualified candidates as appropriate. The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.