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Patterson Companies

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1985

📦 Logistics

🚗 Transport

🤝 B2B

Logistics • Transport • B2B

Patterson Companies is a freight transportation and logistics provider based in Plant City, FL that offers full-truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), temperature-controlled (refrigerated/frozen), oversized/overweight, hazardous and perishable shipping, plus freight brokerage and cross-border services to Mexico and Canada. The company emphasizes dependable, on-time deliveries, carrier network management, around-the-clock customer support, driver/partner relations, and serves industries such as automotive, construction, food & beverage, manufacturing and technology trade shows. Patterson positions itself as a B2B partner focused on shipping solutions for shippers and carriers.

📋 Description

• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, coordinating and managing all aspects of freight transportation. • Develop and maintain relationships with clients and carriers to facilitate the efficient movement of freight. • Utilize our state-of-the-art Transportation Management System (TMS), McLeod PowerBroker, to streamline operations and ensure accurate tracking and reporting of shipments. • Negotiate competitive rates with carriers and ensure timely and cost-effective freight transportation. • Collaborate with our experienced team to identify and pursue new business opportunities. • Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations, and market conditions to provide knowledgeable and informed service to clients.

🎯 Requirements

• Possess a portable book of business with actively shipping customers, with a monthly gross profit minimum of $35,000, with established client and carrier relationships. • Proven experience, with 2 or more years, as an Independent Freight Agent or Broker. • Strong negotiation and communication skills. • Proficient in utilizing transportation management systems and technology. • Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.