Flatbed Operator

Location: Sandy Springs, Georgia
Type: Direct Hire
Job 9654
Salary: $60,000 — $85,000

Our client is a family-owned Logistics company with a team of dedicated professionals who have a vast range of expertise & knowledge of the transportation industry. Founded in 2020, they are strategically located in Central Florida where many different warehousing solutions exist to further facilitate a logistical advantage. Their growing network of vetted carriers and business partners collaborate with them to meet all your end-to-end logistic planning needs across their ever-expanding footprint in North America, Canada & Mexico and you’ll work with one point of contact to track your shipment from start to finish across all modes. Their unmatched customer service guarantees that your relationship with our client is a lasting one.

Flatbed Operator

Job Type: Full-time; On-site

Responsibilities:

Negotiate and secure carriers to move freight in a timely and cost-effective manner, while cultivating strong core carrier relationships.
Maintain continuous communication with carriers and customers to ensure a high-quality freight movement process.
Ensure that freight is picked up, transported and delivered on time to meet and/or exceed client’s expectations.
Ensure all parties are informed of route changes, delays, freight concerns, or other issues as necessary.
Schedule pick-up and delivery appointment times; must have insight into all factors affecting timeframe (weather, traffic, miles, service rules, etc.).
Maintain and update accurate information in the company’s operating system.
Find trucking companies that physically move clients’ freight using the company’s proprietary technology.
Track back-end billing and invoicing to ensure that carrier charges are accurate.
Always maintain awareness of operations.
Other duties as assigned.

Experience:

2+ years of prior Flatbed Carrier Sales experience within a 3PL/Brokerage environment.
Solid understanding & knowledge base of handling Spot Pricing/Quoting for Flatbed loads.
Strong organizational skills.
Self-motivated and able to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment.
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
Possess a positive attitude and desire to learn.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Be able to work and thrive independently.
Be a strong decision-maker.

This position offers a competitive base salary.