Freight Logistics Specialist

Warren Transport Inc.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren Specialized Logistics is seeking a Carrier Representative in Waterloo, IA to connect trusted transportation partners with customer freight. You will negotiate rates, secure reliable carriers, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure shipments stay on track.

You will build and maintain a strong carrier network, track shipments, and communicate updates while meeting daily and monthly targets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate rates and book qualified carriers for available shipments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with our carrier network.
• Match shipments with carriers based on needs and capabilities.
• Track shipments, communicate updates, and resolve issues as they arise.
• Partner with sales and customer service teams to keep freight moving efficiently.
• Manage a book of business while working toward daily and monthly goals.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Customer service

Organization

Tech literacy

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Love building relationships and making deals happen? Join our team!

Warren Specialized Logistics is looking for a motivated Carrier Representative to connect trusted transportation partners with customer freight. If you enjoy negotiating, solving problems, building relationships, and working in a fast-paced environment, this could be the opportunity for you!

You’ll play an important role in keeping freight moving by securing reliable carriers, negotiating competitive rates, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure shipments stay on track.

What You’ll Do

• Negotiate rates and book qualified carriers for available shipments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with our carrier network.
• Match shipments with carriers based on their needs and capabilities.
• Track shipments, communicate updates, and resolve issues as they arise.
• Partner with sales and customer service teams to keep freight moving efficiently.
• Manage a book of business while working toward daily and monthly goals.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Comfort using computers, phones, email, and internet-based tools.
• A proactive, goal-oriented mindset and commitment to team success.

Why Warren Transport?

Join a team where communication, collaboration, and results matter. You’ll have the opportunity to build valuable industry relationships, strengthen your negotiation skills, and contribute to the success of our transportation operations.

EEO STATEMENT

Warren Transport is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or older), status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.