Freight Broker

Amhof Trucking Inc; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Amhof Trucking Inc. in Davenport, IA is seeking a motivated Freight Broker to handle overflow freight and grow our brokerage department.

You will prospect and manage direct shipper relationships, secure spot and contractual freight, and negotiate favorable rates while using TMS tools to price and manage shipments. The ideal candidate has transportation experience and strong negotiation and communication skills, with multitasking ability to manage multiple loads and timelines in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Transportation or Logistics experience (preferred).
• Strong negotiation, multi-tasking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, develop, and maintain a book of direct shipper customers.
• Secure spot and contractual freight opportunities exceeding asset capacity.
• Negotiate rates with shippers and third-party carriers to maximize margins.
• Quote rates quickly using TMS, DAT, and Truckstop.
• Track shipments, dispatch carriers, and provide proactive customer updates.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Tools

McLeod TMS

Samsara

MS Office

Job description

Join Amhof Trucking, a leading asset-based carrier in eastern Iowa! We are seeking a motivated Freight Broker to handle overflow freight and expand our growing brokerage department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prospect, develop, and maintain a consistent book of direct shipper customers.
• Secure spot and contractual freight opportunities exceeding company asset capacity.
• Negotiate competitive rates with shippers and third-party carriers to maximize margins.
• Quote rates quickly using TMS, DAT, and Truckstop.
• Track shipments, dispatch carriers, and provide proactive updates to customers.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of Transportation or Logistics experience (Preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; McLeod TMS & Samsara experience is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, multi-tasking, and communication skills.

Full Benefits Package:

• BCBS Health, Dental, and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• 2 weeks paid vacation + paid holidays.