What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freight Broker/Agent position at Tallgrass Freight Company?
About Tallgrass Freight Co.
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Kansas City, MO, Tallgrass Freight Co. has earned a reputation as one of the top freight brokerages in the country. As a full-service logistics provider with nearly 100 independent agencies across 40 states, we are proud to strike the perfect balance: large enough to be recognized, yet agile enough to foster close collaboration—where agents don’t compete against each other, but grow together.
We are a destination brokerage built for ambitious freight professionals. Our mission is to empower agents with industry-leading support and cutting-edge tools, all while cultivating a people-first culture rooted in partnership, integrity, ambition, and commitment.
Our Services Include:
- Full Truckload (FTL)
- Less Than Truckload (LTL)
- Intermodal Services
- And more comprehensive logistics solutions
Why Tallgrass Freight?
Award-Winning Network:
- Recognized by Inc. 5000 and Transport Topics as a top private broker
- Known for our inviting, “mom and pop” culture with national reach
- Consistently ranked among the best freight brokerages and best places to work in Kansas City
Company Culture:
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong leadership support
- Agents are treated like partners, not numbers
- Collaborative, respectful environment where success is shared
- A home for top-tier freight professionals who want to thrive, not just survive
Agent Benefits:
- Be your own boss with no startup costs or non-compete agreements
- High, uncapped commission splits (no delays waiting on customer payment)
- Performance-based incentives, trips, and bonuses
- Dedicated mentoring and full back-office support
- Access to a simple, all-in-one CRM system for customer, carrier, and reporting management
- Instant access to 60,000 vetted carriers and quick setup for new ones
- Provided tools like DAT, Truckstop, and a 120,000 lead manufacturing customer database
- Full transparency on shipment, carrier, and customer costs, plus your commissions
- Comprehensive reporting tools to help run your business efficiently
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus HSA options
- Retirement plans and professional development assistance
We’re Hiring: Freight Brokers/Agents
Are you an experienced Freight Broker or Agent seeking a commission-based, remote opportunity? Join Tallgrass Freight and take your agency to the next level.
What We’re Looking For:
- 1 years of recent experience as a freight broker or agent
- Proven success managing freight from cradle to grave and built a book
- A personal book of freight customers or shippers producing at least $10K GM/month
- Ability to grow and manage long-term client relationships
- Must reside in the United States
If you’re ready to grow your freight business with unparalleled support and true independence, Tallgrass Freight Co. is where you belong.
Salary : $10,000