Independent Freight Agent — High-Earning 1099 Role

Ascent Global Logistics, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive commission split

No cap on earnings

Access to carrier network

TMS and compliance resources

Dedicated onboarding and support

Experienced back-office support

Job summary

Ascent Global Logistics, Inc. is seeking experienced Independent Freight Agents to join its brokerage operations as 1099 contractors. Build and manage freight opportunities, leverage carrier relationships, and use Ascent’s tools to source and book shipments.

Live in the United States, operate with a transferable book of business, and enjoy competitive commission splits with no cap, backed by a trusted logistics brand and comprehensive onboarding.

Qualifications

• Active, transferable book of business required.
• Must reside and operate in the United States.
• Strong knowledge of carrier operations, dispatching, and rate negotiation.
• Experience with TMS platforms and load boards such as DAT and Truckstop.

Responsibilities

• Build customer relationships and secure freight opportunities.
• Source and qualify carriers using Ascent’s systems and tools.
• Negotiate rates and handle required shipment documentation.
• Manage shipments through the full lifecycle from booking to delivery.
• Resolve service issues through proactive communication.

Skills

Carrier ops knowledge

Dispatching

Rate negotiation

Relationship building

Tools

DAT

Truckstop

TMS platforms

Job description

Ascent Global Logistics, Inc. is seeking experienced Independent Freight Agents to join its brokerage operations as 1099 contractors. Build and manage freight opportunities, leverage carrier relationships, and use Ascent’s tools to source and book shipments.

Live in the United States, operate with a transferable book of business, and enjoy competitive commission splits with no cap, backed by a trusted logistics brand and comprehensive onboarding.