Freight Broker

FreightWise; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Hybrid work

Growth opportunities

Job summary

FreightWise is hiring a Freight Broker in Nashville, TN. This full-time, hybrid role focuses on building carrier relationships, negotiating rates, and managing full truckload shipments from start to finish. The position emphasizes performance-based earnings and strong customer service.

The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS, 2–4 years in freight brokerage, and proven negotiation and sales skills. You will use freight tools like DAT and Truckstop and collaborate closely with operations to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 2–4 years of related experience in freight brokerage, transportation sales, or a similar role.
• Proven sales, or business development experience (transportation industry preferred).
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with shippers and carrier partners.
• Understand customer needs and deliver customized truckload freight solutions.
• Source, vet, and secure qualified carriers for full truckload shipments.
• Negotiate rates with customers and carriers to achieve target margins.
• Manage shipments end-to-end, ensuring on-time pickup and delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and carriers, resolving issues proactively.
• Collaborate with operations and leadership to deliver an excellent customer experience.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship-building

Sales experience

Freight knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)

Tools

DAT

Truckstop

Google Suite

Job description

Position Overview

Hiring: Freight Broker

Location: Nashville, TN

Hours: Full-time, Monday through Friday, Hybrid 4 days in office, with flexible shifts

Pay: Annually based on experience

Who we are

At FreightWise we combine agile tech development with deep industry expertise to provide transportation management services and software to small and mid-sized shippers. Founded in 2015 and 7 years on the INC. 5000 list. FreightWise was voted one of the Best Places to Work by the Nashville Business Journal.

Summary

As the Freight Broker, you will be critical in truckload operations, building strong relationships with shippers and carriers, negotiating competitive freight rates, and managing full truckload shipments from start to finish. This role is ideal for a driven, results-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by performance-based earnings.

What you will do:

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with shippers and carrier partners
• Understand customer needs and deliver customized truckload freight solutions
• Source, vet, and secure qualified carriers for full truckload shipments
• Negotiate rates with customers and carriers to achieve target margins
• Manage shipments end-to-end, ensuring on-time pickup and delivery
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and carriers, resolving issues proactively
• Strengthen the Truckload Operations function by documenting and communicating best practices and SOPs
• Monitor market trends, freight rates, and industry conditions to support informed pricing decisions
• Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations and company policies
• Maintain accurate records, load documentation, and transactional data
• Collaborate closely with operations, support, and leadership teams to deliver an excellent customer experience

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from an accredited four-year college or university
• 2-4 years of related experience in freight brokerage, transportation sales, or a similar role
• Strong knowledge of freight, transportation, and logistics operations
• Proven sales, or business development experience (transportation industry preferred)
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency with freight tools (e.g., DAT, Truckstop) and Google Suite
• Ability to communicate professionally, written and verbal.
• Strong problem-solving skills, adapt quickly in dynamic situations
• High level of self-motivation with the ability to work independently
• Strong multitasking, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to calculate commissions, percentages, and pricing metrics accurately
• Regular use of hands, speaking, hearing, lifting, moving, extended periods of sitting and working on a computer.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship

What we provide:

• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD
• Company-paid life insurance $50k
• 401(k), with match
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Hybrid work and flexible schedules
• Great work environment with opportunity for growth

E-Verify:

FreightWise participates in the federal government's E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.