Transportation & Backhaul Broker

Forge Search

Piedmont (SC)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A well-established transportation operation in Piedmont, SC is seeking a Transportation & Backhaul Broker. This role involves optimizing fleet utilization, building relationships with customers and brokers, and negotiating freight rates. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in dispatch or brokerage within logistics, demonstrating strong negotiation skills and a detail-oriented approach. This is a full-time, on-site position with benefits including medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a dispatcher and/or broker.
Experience identifying backhaul opportunities and maximizing fleet capacity.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and logistics providers.
Negotiate freight rates using historical data and profitability targets.
Monitor idle capacity and uncover revenue opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

TMS platforms (e.g., DAT, Carrier411)

Job description

We are partnering with a well-established transportation operation in Piedmont, SC, to hire a Transportation & Backhaul Broker. This position works closely with the transportation team to optimize fleet utilization by reducing empty and out-of-route miles, minimizing downtime, and securing profitable freight through strategic rate negotiations.

The ideal candidate will have a proven background in dispatch, freight brokerage, and carrier relations, with strong negotiation skills and the ability to build lasting partnerships with customers, brokers, and third-party carriers.

This is an on-site position in Piedmont, SC.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, freight brokers, and asset-based logistics providers.
Negotiate freight rates using historical data, current market analysis, and profitability targets.
Identify empty lanes within the network, prioritize them, and secure consistent backhaul opportunities.
Collaborate with internal teams to overcome operational restrictions that may impact backhaul execution.
Select quality backhauls and third-party carriers based on business requirements and vetting processes (MC verification, compliance checks).
Post available equipment on load boards to proactively source freight in target markets.
Serve as the single point of contact for contracted backhaul customers and third-party carriers to ensure smooth communication and resolve issues.
Monitor idle capacity and uncover additional revenue opportunities through creative problem-solving.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and customer service skills.
High sense of urgency with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and load board/TMS platforms (e.g., DAT, Carrier411).
Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR).
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a dispatcher and/or broker within a logistics or transportation company.
Demonstrated success negotiating rates and securing profitable freight.
Experience identifying backhaul opportunities and maximizing fleet capacity.
Familiarity with freight posting tools, carrier vetting, and compliance processes.
Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions.

For confidential consideration, please email careers@forgesc.com or apply directly.

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