Flatbed Operator

CS Recruiting; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Recruiting is seeking a Flatbed Operator in Kansas City, Missouri. This full-time, on-site role involves negotiating with carriers, maintaining communication with clients, and ensuring timely freight transport. The ideal candidate has over two years of Flatbed Carrier Sales experience and possesses strong organizational and negotiation skills.

The position offers a competitive base salary and demands self-motivation, excellent communication abilities, and decision-making proficiency. Join a dynamic team focusing on quality freight movement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior Flatbed Carrier Sales experience within a 3PL/Brokerage environment.
• Solid understanding of Spot Pricing/Quoting for Flatbed loads.
• Self-motivated and able to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and secure carriers to move freight in a timely manner.
• Maintain continuous communication with carriers and customers.
• Ensure freight is picked up, transported and delivered on time.

Skills

Flatbed Carrier Sales experience

Spot Pricing/Quoting for Flatbed loads

Strong organizational skills

Self-motivated

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Decision-making skills

Job description

Flatbed Operator

Job Type

Full-time; On-site

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and secure carriers to move freight in a timely and cost-effective manner, while cultivating strong core carrier relationships.
• Maintain continuous communication with carriers and customers to ensure a high-quality freight movement process.
• Ensure that freight is picked up, transported and delivered on time to meet and/or exceed client’s expectations.
• Ensure all parties are informed of route changes, delays, freight concerns, or other issues as necessary.
• Schedule pick-up and delivery appointment times; must have insight into all factors affecting timeframe (weather, traffic, miles, service rules, etc.).
• Maintain and update accurate information in the company’s operating system.
• Find trucking companies that physically move clients’ freight using the company’s proprietary technology.
• Track back-end billing and invoicing to ensure that carrier charges are accurate.
• Always maintain awareness of operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience

• 2+ years of prior Flatbed Carrier Sales experience within a 3PL/Brokerage environment.
• Solid understanding & knowledge base of handling Spot Pricing/Quoting for Flatbed loads.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess a positive attitude and desire to learn.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Be able to work and thrive independently.
• Be a strong decision-maker.

This position offers a competitive base salary.