National Freight Broker

Stevens Transport TL INC.; Fort Worth, Town of Texas (TX, WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevens Transport TL INC., the brokerage division of Stevens Transport, is seeking a National Freight Broker to solicit independent carriers to cover customer‑awarded freight by negotiating profitable margins on various lanes.

The role requires strong communication, relationship building, and the ability to work in a deadline‑driven environment, handling high volumes of calls, emails, and load status updates while generating carrier sales leads and maintaining carrier relationships.

Qualifications

• Timely follow‑through and ability to handle high volumes of inbound email.
• Solid computer skills with above average typing speed and accuracy.
• Highly organized and able to interact effectively at all levels, internally and externally.
• 1+ year of carrier sales or logistics experience (preferred).
• Strong communication, attention to detail, follow up and organization are essential.

Responsibilities

• Sell freight to carriers over the phone, making 100+ calls per day.
• Build and maintain relationships with carriers and cover 25+ loads per week.
• Generate carrier sales leads.
• Negotiate rates for best gross profit per load.
• Monitor shipment status and act as point of contact for carrier and customer.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Follow up

Organization

Computer literacy

3PL Brokerage

Job description

Department: TL Accounting

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Stevens Transport TL, the brokerage division of Stevens Transport, is seeking to hire a National Freight Broker to solicit independent carriers to cover customer‑awarded freight by negotiating profitable margins on various lanes, generate carrier sales leads and build relationships with carriers. Our Freight Brokers have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and a passion for sales, relationship building, and working with people. They are at the center of an unpredictable, deadline‑driven environment and are expert problem‑solvers and can think on their feet.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

• Selling freight to carriers over the phone and consistently making and answering 100+ calls per day
• Building and maintaining relationships with carriers and covering 25+ loads a week
• Generating carrier sales leads
• Negotiating rates with drivers for best return on gross profit per load
• Monitoring shipment status, reply to e‑mails, process updates and act as point of contact for carrier and customer
• Documenting daily check calls in AS/400
• Communicating changes in load status to applicable parties

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Timely follow‑through
• Ability to handle high volumes of inbound email
• Solid computer skills with above average typing speed and accuracy
• Highly organized and communicative – must be able to interact effectively at all levels, both internally and externally
• Ability to perform in an environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing deadlines
• High degree of initiative and independent execution. You are capable of thriving as a team player but are also driven by autonomy

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of carrier sales OR logistics experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong communication
• Attention to detail
• Follow up
• Organization
• Computer literacy
• Total Logistics 3PL Brokerage

Work Experience

• 1+ year in logistics or carrier sales

Workshift

Education:

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified candidates are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non‑job‑related disability, or any other protected group status.

ABOUT US

Stevens Transport, North Americas Premier Refrigerated Transportation Company, resides in the heart of Dallas, Texas. Servicing a prestigious list of Fortune 500 companies, Stevens specializes in transporting time‑sensitive, temperature‑controlled, and dry‑expedited commodities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. For over 40 years, Stevens has been recognized as an industry leader in the Logistics and Supply Chain arena offering multi‑modal transportation solutions and has never had a layoff.

WHY STEVENS TRANSPORT

Family is a top priority at Stevens and those values are integrated into everything we do, every day. We understand that the most important “assets” are the people that support our continuous growth and success. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

Stevens welcomes high‑energy, forward‑thinking individuals from all backgrounds and experience levels. We offer a wide variety of opportunities across all departments and divisions. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a debt‑free transportation and logistics conglomerate, come join the over 750 corporate family members.