Transportation Broker

FreightWise; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Hybrid work

Job summary

FreightWise in Nashville, TN is hiring a Transportation Broker to build strong shipper and carrier relationships, source qualified carriers, and manage full truckload shipments from start to finish. You will negotiate rates, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with operations to ensure on-time pickup and delivery while delivering an excellent customer experience.

The role requires a BA/BS and 2–4 years in freight brokerage or related fields, with proven sales or business development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• 2–4 years of related experience in freight brokerage, transportation sales, or a similar role
• Strong knowledge of freight, transportation, and logistics operations
• Proven sales, or business development experience (transportation industry preferred)
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency with freight tools (e.g., DAT, Truckstop) and Google Suite
• Ability to communicate professionally, written and verbal
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in dynamic situations
• High self-motivation with the ability to work independently
• Strong multitasking, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to calculate commissions, percentages, and pricing metrics accurately
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with shippers and carrier partners
• Understand customer needs and deliver customized truckload freight solutions
• Source, vet, and secure qualified carriers for full truckload shipments
• Negotiate rates with customers and carriers to achieve target margins
• Manage shipments end-to-end, ensuring on-time pickup and delivery
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and carriers, resolving issues proactively
• Strengthen the Truckload Operations function by documenting and communicating best practices and SOPs
• Monitor market trends, freight rates, and industry conditions to support informed pricing decisions
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and company policies
• Maintain accurate records, load documentation, and transactional data
• Collaborate with operations, support, and leadership to deliver excellent customer experience

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship-building

Sales experience

Self-motivation

Time management

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

DAT

Truckstop

Google Suite

Job description

Position Overview

Hiring: Transportation Broker

Location: Nashville, TN

Hours: Full-time, Monday through Friday, Hybrid 4 days in office, with flexible shifts

Pay: Annually based on experience

Who we are

At FreightWise we combine agile tech development with deep industry expertise to provide transportation management services and software to small and mid-sized shippers. Founded in 2015 and 7 years on the INC. 5000 list. FreightWise was voted one of the Best Places to Work by the Nashville Business Journal.

Summary

As the Transportation Broker, you will be critical in transportation operations, building strong relationships with shippers and carriers, negotiating competitive freight rates, and managing full truckload shipments from start to finish. This role is ideal for a driven, results-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by performance-based earnings.

What you will do:

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with shippers and carrier partners
• Understand customer needs and deliver customized truckload freight solutions
• Source, vet, and secure qualified carriers for full truckload shipments
• Negotiate rates with customers and carriers to achieve target margins
• Manage shipments end-to-end, ensuring on-time pickup and delivery
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and carriers, resolving issues proactively
• Strengthen the Truckload Operations function by documenting and communicating best practices and SOPs
• Monitor market trends, freight rates, and industry conditions to support informed pricing decisions
• Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations and company policies
• Maintain accurate records, load documentation, and transactional data
• Collaborate closely with operations, support, and leadership teams to deliver an excellent customer experience

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from an accredited four-year college or university
• 2–4 years of related experience in freight brokerage, transportation sales, or a similar role
• Strong knowledge of freight, transportation, and logistics operations
• Proven sales, or business development experience (transportation industry preferred)
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency with freight tools (e.g., DAT, Truckstop) and Google Suite
• Ability to communicate professionally, written and verbal.
• Strong problem-solving skills, adapt quickly in dynamic situations
• High level of self-motivation with the ability to work independently
• Strong multitasking, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to calculate commissions, percentages, and pricing metrics accurately
• Regular use of hands, speaking, hearing, lifting, moving, extended periods of sitting and working on a computer.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship

What we provide:

• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD
• Company-paid life insurance $50k
• 401(k), with match
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Hybrid work and flexible schedules
• Great work environment with opportunity for growth

E-Verify:

FreightWise participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.