What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freight Broker (Piscataway, NJ) - 2+ years' experience (quoting to invoicing) position at MX Logistics?
We are seeking a mid-level Freight Broker with 2 years of hands-on, cradle-to-grave freight brokerage experience managing freight independently from quote through delivery. This role requires full ownership of customer freight, including carrier sourcing, rate negotiation, load management, and customer communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage freight brokerage operations from quote through delivery
- Source, vet, and negotiate rates with qualified carriers
- Coordinate pickups, deliveries, backhauls, and route efficiency
- Track shipments and proactively communicate status updates
- Resolve service failures, delays, and freight discrepancies
- Maintain accurate freight documentation and billing records
- Identify new business opportunities and support sales growth
- Stay informed on freight market trends and capacity changes
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 2 years of freight brokerage experience managing loads independently
- Proven cradle-to-grave freight broker experience
- Experience negotiating rates with carriers and customers
- Familiarity with TMS platforms and logistics software
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred, not required)
- Experience managing multiple freight modes (Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, LTL)
- Strong customer relationship management experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 45.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 2 years of hands on freight brokerage experience booking and managing loads independently?
- Have you personally managed customer freight from pricing through delivery ( not just tracking or dispatch)?
- Is your one-way commute under 30 miles to Piscataway, NJ?
Experience:
- hands on freight brokerage: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Piscataway, NJ 08854 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $35