Freight Broker – Independent Contractor

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🇬🇾 Guyana – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

✨ Freight Broker

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

👻 Ghost score 12%

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Express Group

201 - 500 employees

🚗 Transport

🤝 B2B

📦 Logistics

Transport • B2B • Logistics

Express Group is a comprehensive service provider within the US Transportation industry, operating a diverse fleet that has grown to include Dry Vans and Smart Reefers. The company combines its trucking services with Business Process Outsourcing, offering logistics and staffing support to both small owner-operators and large trucking companies. With a focus on efficiency and cost-effective solutions, Express Group leverages its extensive experience to streamline operations and enhance service delivery across various transportation needs.

📋 Description

• Match shippers with transportation services to transport goods and vice versa • Act as liaison between clients and transportation companies • Ensure timely, cost-effective, and safe freight delivery • Negotiate rates, track shipments, and resolve issues while adhering to regulatory requirements • Locate suitable transportation carriers from origin to destination • Build carrier databases through daily prospecting based on assigned locations • Maintain carrier databases and update customer and carrier information • Create loads under the correct customer category • Accurately build and close jobs within the system • Update carrier insurance data during setup • Screen carrier reviews for unacceptable behaviors before onboarding • Follow up on carrier payments • Complete weekly carrier performance reviews and submit them to relevant personnel • Ensure carriers submit PODs within customer-specified timelines • Build manufacturer/distributor databases through daily prospecting • Communicate shipment delays or setbacks to customers to minimize escalation • Set up every driver using the required system • Ensure carriers understand shipment tracking requirements when booking loads

🎯 Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience as a Broker • Operations Management experience would be an asset • 5 successful passes or more at CSEC or equivalent • Diploma in a related field is preferred • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) • Protect company and customer information in accordance with company policies and procedures • Self-motivated and able to work independently • A strong work ethic • Outstanding people skills • Knowledge of carrier sourcing, rate negotiation, and shipment coordination

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