Specialized 3PL Recruitment Solutions

The third-party logistics sector has become one of the fastest-growing and most competitive areas within the broader supply chain industry. As consumer needs continue to evolve, both manufacturing and distribution shippers demand greater efficiency, flexibility, and visibility, and 3PL and freight brokerage firms are under pressure to deliver with the right talent in place.

That’s where CS Recruiting comes in.

As a recruiting leader for 3PL’s and non-asset logistics providers, we understand the nuances of this environment. From the pace and pressure of brokerage operations to the complexity of client expectations and carrier relationships, we know what makes a great logistics hire and how to find them. We’ve partnered with emerging 3PL startups, high-volume freight and transportation service providers, and national logistics providers to build the teams that move their business forward.

Finding the right people for a 3PL requires more than just filling open seats. Every role in a third-party logistics company, from logistics coordinator to executive leadership, requires industry fluency, operational agility, and a customer-first mindset. CS Recruiting specializes in sourcing that talent and reducing time-to-hire, helping you keep pace with consumer demand.

Key Roles in 3PL & Freight Brokerage

While every logistics team is different, there are core roles that are critical to 3PL and freight brokerage success. At CS Recruiting, we focus on professional, full-time placements across all functional areas, excluding CDL drivers and seasonal or temporary labor. Our expertise lies in hiring salaried and full-time professionals, from mid-level contributors to senior and executive level leadership.

Common roles we support include:

Carrier sales reps, freight brokers and logistics account managers
Logistics managers, dispatch supervisors, and operational leaders
Pricing analysts, capacity planners, and procurement specialists
Inside sales managers, business development directors, and revenue-driving executives
Vice Presidents of Logistics and other senior brokerage sales and operations leaders

These positions often require familiarity with transportation management systems, load boards, routing software, and account-based selling. They also demand a deep understanding of how to balance cost, service, and carrier performance in real-time.

Through our broad areas of recruiting expertise, we connect 3PL firms with the talent needed to support strategic growth, optimize margins, and enhance client experience. When you partner with CS Recruiting, you gain access to a dedicated team that understands your goals, speaks your industry’s language, and works as an extension of your business to deliver long-term hiring success.

Challenges in 3PL Talent Acquisition

Many internal HR teams face challenges when hiring for 3PL and logistics operations roles. The pace is intense, the candidate market is competitive, and turnover, especially in early-career roles like carrier sales, is notoriously high.

In a fast-moving supply chain environment, time can be the difference between a closed deal and a missed opportunity. If you don’t have the right people in place, shipments get delayed, clients grow frustrated, and revenue opportunities slip away. And when a leadership hire isn’t the right fit? It can undermine entire business units and derail momentum.

These realities create pressure for hiring managers to move fast but without sacrificing quality or long-term alignment. Unfortunately, high-speed hiring often leads to mis-hires and repeat turnover.

CS Recruiting helps 3PL organizations address these issues head-on. We bring structure, industry-specific knowledge, and precision to every search, minimizing risk while accelerating outcomes. Our talent advisory services also support companies navigating workforce planning, org design, and long-term talent and succession planning strategy.

CS Recruiting’s 3PL Recruitment Approach

What sets CS Recruiting apart is our deep domain expertise and our commitment to doing more than just filling roles. As a specialized 3PL and non-asset transportation recruitment agency, we approach every search as a strategic partnership, not a transactional placement.

Our team doesn’t rely on job postings alone. Instead, we actively source passive talent through our network of pre-vetted logistics professionals. This network has been built over years of focused work in freight brokerage, third party logistics, and related verticals. We know where to look, how to approach, and how to sell your opportunity.

Every candidate we present is screened not just for technical skills, but for alignment with your company’s culture, pace, and performance expectations. That includes evaluating soft skills, including communication style, the ability to build strong carrier relationships, curiosity in evolving technology, resilience and adaptability.

And because every company’s hiring needs are different, we offer multiple engagement models, from single-role contingency search to scalable solutions that embed us with your team.

We also support 3PL firms during start-up phases, periods of growth, transformation, or leadership change through customized supply chain and logistics recruiting services that include executive search and talent strategy consulting.

Results for 3PL & Freight Brokerage Clients

We measure our success by the success of your hires. CS Recruiting clients in 3PL and logistics consistently report:

Reduced turnover in critical logistics and transportation related roles
Faster placements for urgent hiring needs, without sacrificing quality
Stronger team cohesion and retention through stronger cultural alignment
Leadership pipelines that support expansion and service and multi-modal diversification
Higher offer acceptance rates and smoother onboarding experiences

Our high-touch process ensures that you’re not wasting time with poorly vetted candidates. Instead, you receive a curated shortlist of professionals who are ready to contribute from day one.

One national 3PL client recently leveraged our services to rebuild their brokerage division after a leadership shift. Within 90 days, we helped them hire a new VP, three regional sales leaders, and a carrier procurement manager, each contributing to record growth the following quarter.

Don’t just take our word for it. Explore real-world results in our client testimonials and see how we’ve helped 3PL companies scale smarter.

Let’s Find the Right Talent for Your 3PL Team

Every 3PL company has unique goals, but all share a common need: reliable, experienced, and agile talent that can navigate complexity and deliver results. At CS Recruiting, we’ve built our reputation by helping logistics companies grow stronger teams, faster.

Whether you’re hiring a freight coordinator to support daily operations or a logistics manager to oversee complex transportation operations, our team will help you identify professionals who not only meet technical requirements but also align with your company’s culture and growth vision. We understand that in the logistics and transportation industry, a smart hire can directly impact client satisfaction, margin performance, and operational efficiency.

Backed by live industry insights and a high-touch approach, our team brings clarity to the hiring process, so you can act quickly and confidently. Whether you’re expanding into new services or reshaping your internal structure, we help you build a team that drives results from day one.

If you’re ready to make your next hire with certainty, contact CS Recruiting today. Let’s start building the team that will move your business forward.