Truck Brokerage Coordinator

Date Posted:
February 21, 2019
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Location:
Elgin, Illinois Office

Position Summary:

Conduct all activities related to the solicitation, acceptance, administrative activities, and successful completion of all freight moved in brokerage service by Time Definite Services.

Job Requirements:

  • Build new relationships with outside carriers through management directions, verifying carriers met corporate safety and operational requirements.
  • Maintain and further develop relationships with current outside carriers.
  • Build profile of carriers for specific lane or commodity coverage.
  • Negotiate pricing with carriers according to brokerage costing model.
  • Post loads on various load boards and contact carriers to cover loads in a timely manner.
  • Send and receive all proper documentation before releasing loads to carriers.
  • Set up new Carriers in McLeod
  • Enter all Primary broker customer loads in McLeod
  • Follow up with carriers on all brokered loads and update call-in screen
  • Build and maintain new relationships with brokerage clients through management direction.

Position Requirements:

  • Must have demonstrated problem-solving skills.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and excellent customer service skills.
  • Must have good working knowledge of U.S. geography and able to read a U.S. map.
  • Strong organizational skills and must be able to multi-task.
  • Able to work well with a team.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Leadership/People Skills

  • Anticipates customer needs, gains customer’s trust and respect.
  • Achieves results through teamwork
  • Leads through positive influence
  • Leads change and innovation
  • Executes with excellence
  • Provides clear and strategic direction to customers
  • Goal oriented, continuous improvement

Minimum Position Qualifications:

Education: Associates Degree or 3+ years related experience

Computer Skills: McLeod and Microsoft Suite

To apply for this position, please e-mail your résumé to HR@timedefinite.com.

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Time Definite Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace