What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freight Broker position at BCC FREIGHT HAULERS?
BCC Freight Haulers, Inc is a small independently owned full truckload brokerage company located in Beebe, AR. We have been in business for 20 years and have excellent reputation in the industry. The transportation industry is poised to explode in the next year. To prepare for this, we are expanding our brokerage operation staff. This company has been built on excellent business ethics.
If you can see yourself working for this type of company, we would love to visit with you. Customer service experience, which can include sales, for this position is a must. Education is a must as well, not so much formal education, but continued education. This position will require someone that is constantly working to improve themselves and their company in the process. Please review the list below to get a better idea of the freight broker duties.
Responsibilities
- Book Freight
- Manage assigned customer and carrier relationship
- Negotiate rates with customers and carriers
- Find available carriers/assign carriers to freight
- Dispatch and track loads thru entire process
- Generate business leads
- Acquire new customers and increase loads with existing customers
Qualifications
- Freight Brokerage and Brokerage skills
- Customer Service and Account Management skills
- Experience in dispatching
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
- Knowledge of transportation regulations and industry practices
- Problem-solving skills
- Previous experience in a similar role is a plus