Carrier Sales Representative - Truckload

lstgroupllc; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LST Group is hiring a Carrier Sales Representative for our Winter Haven, FL branch. You will source and secure truckload capacity, build dependable carrier relationships, and ensure freight is executed safely and on time.

This role emphasizes disciplined vetting, using technology and market data to select carriers, and developing routing guides and repeat capacity in key markets.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of carrier sales or related experience.
• Dry van and reefers experience strongly preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with TMS, load boards and market data.

Responsibilities

• Source, qualify, and secure truckload capacity across assigned lanes and markets.
• Build long-term relationships with reliable carriers and develop primary and backup capacity within key markets.
• Follow all carrier onboarding, vetting, verification, and approval procedures before tendering freight.
• Use our TMS, carrier-vetting platforms, load boards, tracking tools, and market data to select carriers and execute shipments.
• Verify the carrier, driver, and equipment assigned to each load and immediately escalate issues.
• Negotiate competitive carrier rates while protecting service requirements and margin expectations.
• Build and maintain routing guides based on carrier performance, pricing, lane preference, and equipment availability.
• Provide complete load instructions, monitor shipments through delivery, communicate exceptions early, and maintain accurate documentation in the TMS.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Carrier safety knowledge

Tools

TMS

Load boards

Carrier-vetting platforms

Tracking tools

Market data

Job description

Carrier Sales Representative - Truckload

Location: Winter Haven, FL

Carrier Sales Representative Truckload

Winter Haven, FL | LST Group

About the Role

LST Group is hiring a Carrier Sales Representative for our Winter Haven branch. This role is responsible for sourcing and securing qualified truckload capacity, building dependable carrier relationships, and executing freight safely, profitably, and on time.
We are looking for someone who understands that carrier sales is more than covering loads. The right person will follow disciplined vetting and procurement protocols, use technology and market data to make informed decisions, and build routing guides and repeat capacity in the markets they manage.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, qualify, and secure truckload capacity across assigned lanes and markets.
• Build long-term relationships with reliable carriers and develop primary and backup capacity within key markets.
• Follow all carrier onboarding, vetting, verification, and approval procedures before tendering freight.
• Use our TMS, carrier-vetting platforms, load boards, tracking tools, and market data to select carriers and execute shipments.
• Verify the carrier, driver, and equipment assigned to each load and immediately escal…
• Negotiate competitive carrier rates while protecting service requirements and margin expectations.
• Build and maintain routing guides based on carrier performance, pricing, lane preference, and equipment availability.
• Provide complete load instructions, monitor shipments through delivery, communicate exceptions early, and maintain accurate documentation in the TMS.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of carrier sales, carrier procurement, dispatch, or truckload brokerage experience.
• Dry van and reefer experience strongly preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with working knowledge of carrier safety, insurance, authority, and fraud prevention.
• Comfortable using a TMS, load boards, carrier-vetting platforms, tracking tools, and market-pricing data.
• Ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive freight and remain accountable under pressure.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with weekly pay and uncapped commission potential.
• Health insurance, a 401k plan with company match, and the opportunity to help build a growing company.