Our growing freight forwarder client is looking for degreed individuals. Great job for new grads!
Hybrid. Benefits paid 100%.
This is a customer relationship role.
High energy and not afraid to talk to people and communicate about business.
We are seeking a highly organized Carrier Relations Specialist./Logistics Assistant. This role is responsible for building and managing our carrier networks, sourcing trucks, negotiating rates, and ensuring reliable capacity for ongoing projects. You'll work directly with owner-operators and ?eets, playing a key role in keeping jobs moving and scaling our operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Carrier Network Development & Acquisition
- Identify, source, and onboard quali?ed owner-operators and ?eets to build a reliable carrier network.
- Actively prospect new carriers through cold outreach, referrals, load boards, and industry networks.
- Negotiate rates, availability, and service expectations to secure consistent capacity.
Relationship Management & Retention
- Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers to ensure repeat business and long-term partnerships.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for carriers regarding new opportunities.
- Proactively address issues to retain top-performing carriers and improve network reliability.
Capacity Planning &Market Awareness
- Work closely with dispatch and operations to align carrier capacity with upcoming project demand.
- Monitor market conditions, lane demand ,and pricing trends To stay competitive and secure trucks.
- Develop strategies to ?ll capacity gaps quickly and e?ciently.
Performance Tracking & Compliance
- Maintain accurate records of carrier onboarding, insurance, compliance, and performance metrics.
- Ensure all carriers meet company standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Continuously evaluate carrier performance and optimize the network for reliability and cost e?ciency.
Required Skills & Quali?cations:
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Familiar with Microsoft O?ce (speci?cally Excel and Word).
- Ability to think quickly under pressure and make decisions with con?dence.
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
What We O?er:
- Competitive salary with health insurance.
- Opportunity for growth within a rapidly scaling logistics company.
- A company for people who want the freedom to make a real impact by building and improving our processes, teams, and strategies.
- Hands-on support and mentorship from an experienced logistics team with deep industry knowledge.
