Freight Broker - Independent Contractor

NATURE AND SCOPE The Freight Broker matches the shipper with transportation services in order to transport goods and vice versa. They act as liaisons, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and safe freight delivery while maintaining strong relationships with clients and transportation companies. This role involves negotiating rates, tracking shipments, and resolving issues, while adhering to all regulatory requirements. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Freight Brokers are required to apply the ‘Cradle to the Grave’ approach Locate suitable transportation carriers to facilitate freight movement from the point of origin to the destination. Based on assigned locations, build a database of carriers through daily prospecting to facilitate efficient and prompt movement of customers’ freight The database should include carriers with the capacity for the following: - Power Only - Dry van reefers - Drop trailers - Specialty equipment (Flatbed, Step decks and heavy haulers) Create the loads under the correct customer category Accurately build and close off all jobs within the system Ensure the database is updated to reflect the customer's required information Maintain carrier database Ensure each carrier's insurance data is updated within the system during setup Screen carrier reviews for unacceptable behaviors before onboarding a carrier Follow up on carrier payments with the relevant personnel Complete weekly carrier performance review and submit to relevant personnel Ensure carriers submit PODs wit