Flatbed Pricing Analyst — Optimize Rates & Margins

Socket.dev; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

LST Group LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Flatbed Pricing Analyst to develop pricing strategies for our flatbed transportation services. The role focuses on competitive rates, healthy margins, and strong carrier/customer relationships.

You will analyze rates, build pricing models, and support RFP/RFQ processes while collaborating with sales and operations to quote rates and optimize profitability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in freight pricing, logistics analytics, or transportation, preferably with flatbed experience.
• Strong proficiency in Excel; experience with TMS platforms and pricing/analytics tools a plus.
• Solid understanding of flatbed equipment types, lane dynamics, and freight market drivers.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with load boards, rate benchmarking tools (e.g., DAT, Truckstop) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze flatbed freight rates, market trends, and lane-specific data to develop accurate and competitive pricing
• Build and maintain pricing models for spot and contract flatbed freight
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams to quote rates for customers and carriers
• Monitor fuel costs, capacity trends, and seasonal demand fluctuations to adjust pricing strategies
• Evaluate historical shipment data to identify pricing opportunities and margin improvement
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards on pricing performance, win/loss rates, and market benchmarks
• Support RFP/RFQ processes with pricing analysis and bid strategy recommendations
• Partner with carrier procurement teams to ensure pricing aligns with available capacity
• Stay current on flatbed industry trends, regulations, and competitor pricing practices

Skills

Analytical mindset

Excel proficiency

Pricing analytics

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

TMS platforms

Pricing tools

DAT

Truckstop

Job description

LST Group LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Flatbed Pricing Analyst to develop pricing strategies for our flatbed transportation services. The role focuses on competitive rates, healthy margins, and strong carrier/customer relationships.

You will analyze rates, build pricing models, and support RFP/RFQ processes while collaborating with sales and operations to quote rates and optimize profitability.