Carrier Sales Representative

Allen Lund Company, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Unparalleled benefits & wellness

401k with generous match

Employee ownership opportunities

Transfer opportunities within 41+ offi

Transfer opportunities within our 41+

Job summary

Allen Lund Company is seeking a Carrier Sales Representative to build trucker networks, source capacity, negotiate contracts, and partner with motor carriers to move freight nationwide. The role demands proactive communication, quick thinking, and disciplined operations in a fast-paced setting.

Join a growth-oriented team focused on reliable service, compliant carriers, and expanded capacity across multiple lanes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in capacity procurement, truck-booking, or carrier dispatch within a 3PL brokerage.
• Energetic, competitive mindset for high outbound call volume and fast-paced negotiation.
• Familiarity with spot capacity procurement, load boards, equipment types, FMCSA safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Carrier sourcing and network growth to develop profitable repeat volume with new and trusted carriers.
• Provide exceptional operational support with high integrity to drivers, dispatchers, and teams.
• Manage daily load coverage, onboard carriers, set up profiles, and relay real-time transit updates.
• Uphold safety standards, insurance minimums, and operating authority guidelines in every shipment.

Skills

Carrier procurement

Truck-booking

Dispatcher experience

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Job description

Our Story

With $1,000 in his pocket, Allen Lund made the brave decision to start his own transportation brokerage company. It was 1976, when Allen Lund Company formally opened the first office in Los Angeles. Now, we have 42 offices and continue to grow! We are always looking for exceptional people to join our fast paced, challenging, team-oriented work environment. Our culture fosters personal growth and commitment both in and out of the office. Our diverse workforce is key in delivering outstanding customer service and our commitment to our industry are main components of our unmatched reputation. We hold true the value of hiring, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry. Our management provides an open and innovative environment that promotes professional and personal growth. This is why one half of our employees have been with us for over 10 years!

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Culture That Rocks: Dive into an inclusive company culture where your personal growth and commitment are nurtured, both on and off the clock! Our management team champions an open and innovative environment that promotes professional and personal growth!
• Unleash Your Potential: Get ready for top-notch training and development that fuels your career growth opportunities, including transfer opportunities within our 41 offices! You'll complete ALC system training as required.
• Seriously Sweet Perks: We're talking competitive compensation, unparalleled benefits & wellness (we mean really good!), and a 401k with a generous match!
• Share in the Success: Be more than just an employee – you can share in company ownership and get recognized for your amazing work with our employee recognition program!
• A Team That Sticks: Join a company where half of our incredible employees have been with us for over a decade – that's a whole lot of happy!

Ready to Drive Capacity & Master the Lanes? Become Our Carrier Sales Representative!

Do you thrive on building trucker networks and closing deals in a fast-moving operations room? If you bring sharp communication instincts, proactive phone energy, and quick-thinking operational grit—let’s talk! Allen Lund Company is looking for an energetic Carrier Sales Representative to source, negotiate, contract, and partner with motor carriers to move high-volume dry van, refrigerated, and flatbed freight nationwide.

What You’ll Focus On (Your Impact in Motion!):

Support branch operations by securing reliable equipment and maintaining rigorous dispatch and vetting standards. This seat demands independent initiative, decisive lane negotiation, and rapid-fire problem solving.

• Carrier Sourcing & Network Growth: Proactively develop profitable repeat volume with both new and trusted motor carriers. Understand dispatchers' preferred lanes and equipment availability to expand dedicated capacity for branch lanes and high-volume projects.
• Exceptional Operational Support: Deliver responsive, high-integrity service to drivers, dispatchers, and internal teams during every phone call and digital exchange.
• Dispatch & Fleet Coordination: Manage daily load coverage on our internal boards—onboarding trucking companies, setting up carrier profiles, running timely check-calls, securing facility appointments, and relaying real-time transit updates.
• Compliance & Safety Adherence: Strictly uphold screening criteria to ensure every booked carrier meets our safety standards, insurance minimums, and operating authority guidelines. Embody our commitment to operational integrity across every shipment.

What You Bring to the Team:

• At least 2 years of proven capacity procurement, truck-booking, or carrier dispatch experience inside a 3PL brokerage.
• Energetic, competitive mindset suited for high outbound call volume and fast-paced negotiation.
• Working familiarity with spot capacity procurement, load boards, equipment types, and FMCSA safety rules.
• Decisive problem-solving ability with a talent for de-escalating transit issues and detention delays.
• Exceptional attention to detail regarding rate confirmations, check-in data, and bill of lading requirements.
• Strong organizational skills to manage dozens of moving loads and driver updates simultaneously.

We look forward to growing our fleet network with you! Allen Lund Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Salary: $48,000
8-5 M-F
On-call rotation