Freight Broker/Agent

Tallgrass Freight Company; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallgrass Freight Company is looking for an experienced Freight Broker or Agent to join its team. This remote, commission-based position allows individuals to manage freight operations independently using company tools and support to grow their own business. Applicants should have a proven track record in the industry and a personal book of clients capable of generating significant revenue.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Performance-based incentives, trips, and bonuses

Dedicated mentoring and full back-office support

Qualifications

• 1+ years of recent experience as a freight broker or agent.
• Defined success managing freight from cradle to grave.
• Book of freight customers producing at least $10K GM/month.

Responsibilities

• Manage freight from start to finish and develop customer relationships.
• Utilize company tools for reporting and transparency.
• Meet performance-based targets to maximize commission.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Freight Management

Negotiation

Tools

CRM systems

DAT

Truckstop

Job description

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Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Kansas City, MO, Tallgrass Freight Co. has earned a reputation as one of the top freight brokerages in the country. As a full-service logistics provider with nearly 100 independent agencies across 40 states, we are proud to strike the perfect balance: large enough to be recognized, yet agile enough to foster close collaboration—where agents don’t compete against each other, but grow together.

We are a destination brokerage built for ambitious freight professionals. Our mission is to empower agents with industry-leading support and cutting-edge tools, all while cultivating a people-first culture rooted in partnership, integrity, ambition, and commitment.

Our Services Include:

• Full Truckload (FTL)
• Less Than Truckload (LTL)
• And more comprehensive logistics solutions

Why Tallgrass Freight?

Award-Winning Network:

• Recognized by Inc. 5000 and Transport Topics as a top private broker
• Known for our inviting, “mom and pop” culture with national reach
• Consistently ranked among the best freight brokerages and best places to work in Kansas City

Company Culture:

• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong leadership support
• Agents are treated like partners, not numbers
• Collaborative, respectful environment where success is shared
• A home for top-tier freight professionals who want to thrive, not just survive
• Be your own boss with no startup costs or non-compete agreements
• High, uncapped commission splits (no delays waiting on customer payment)
• Performance-based incentives, trips, and bonuses
• Dedicated mentoring and full back-office support
• Access to a simple, all-in-one CRM system for customer, carrier, and reporting management
• Instant access to 60,000+ vetted carriers and quick setup for new ones
• Provided tools like DAT, Truckstop, and a 120,000+ lead manufacturing customer database
• Full transparency on shipment, carrier, and customer costs, plus your commissions
• Comprehensive reporting tools to help run your business efficiently
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus HSA options
• Retirement plans and professional development assistance

Are you an experienced Freight Broker or Agent seeking a commission-based, remote opportunity? Join Tallgrass Freight and take your agency to the next level.

What We’re Looking For:

• 1+ years of recent experience as a freight broker or agent
• Proven success managing freight from cradle to grave and built a book
• A personal book of freight customers or shippers producing at least $10K GM/month
• Ability to grow and manage long-term client relationships
• Must reside in the United States

If you’re ready to grow your freight business with unparalleled support and true independence, Tallgrass Freight Co. is where you belong.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Truck Transportation, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Freight and Package Transportation

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