Carrier Sales & Logistics Specialist

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Incentive Plan

Paid Time Off (136 hrs)

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Recognition and Rewards Program

Volunteer Time Off

Employee Discounts

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Carrier Manager to manage all assigned loads daily, procure capacity, and negotiate pricing to increase profitability. You will work with Account Managers and Executives to align carrier solutions with customer requirements.

The role requires knowledge of truckload operations, capacity markets, and carrier performance, with hands-on experience using industry pricing boards and transportation systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of transportation experience or equivalent education.
• 2+ years with capacity/pricing boards (DAT, GetLoaded, Truckstop).
• Professional certification may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Manage all assigned loads daily and procure capacity.
• Negotiate favorable pricing to increase profitability.
• Develop relationships with motor carriers to understand pricing.
• Collaborate with Account Managers and Executives to align customer requirements.
• Review carrier service levels and take corrective action when needed.
• Act as intermediary between carriers and Account Management to meet expectations.
• Provide pricing guidance for RFPs and pricing requests.
• Provide market intelligence reporting to Account Management and Leadership.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Truckload industry knowledge

US Geography knowledge

Organizational & problem solving

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

DAT

GetLoaded

Truckstop

Job description

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Carrier Manager to manage all assigned loads daily, procure capacity, and negotiate pricing to increase profitability. You will work with Account Managers and Executives to align carrier solutions with customer requirements.

The role requires knowledge of truckload operations, capacity markets, and carrier performance, with hands-on experience using industry pricing boards and transportation systems.