Freight Broker/Agent

Tallgrass Freight Company; Grand Rapids (MI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA options

Retirement plans

Professional development

Back-office support

CRM access

Job summary

Tallgrass Freight Co. is seeking experienced freight brokers or agents for a commission-based, remote opportunity. Join a destination brokerage with back-office support, mentoring, and access to a large carrier network.

Grow your book, manage freight end-to-end, and leverage tools like DAT and Truckstop with our CRM. Reside in the United States and build a scalable freight business with Tallgrass.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of recent experience as a freight broker or agent.
• Proven success managing freight from cradle to grave.
• Personal book of freight customers producing at least $10K GM/month.
• Must reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Grow and manage long-term client relationships.
• Handle end-to-end freight moves from cradle to grave.
• Leverage Tallgrass tools and CRM to optimize shipments.

Skills

Freight broker experience

Client relationship management

Remote work capability

Tools

DAT

Truckstop

CRM system

Job description

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.