Freight Broker

Company Description Wieland Logistics is a transportation and logistics services provider focused on connecting shippers with reliable carriers across diverse industries. The company emphasizes efficiency, transparent communication, and long-term partnership building to support clients’ freight needs. Wieland Logistics leverages technology and industry expertise to optimize routing, pricing, and capacity. Team members collaborate remotely, using digital tools to manage shipments and deliver consistent, high-quality service.Role Description The Freight Agent at Wieland Logistics is responsible for sourcing and matching carriers with customer freight needs, while managing shipments from initial quote through delivery. This contract, remote role includes negotiating rates, scheduling pick-ups and deliveries, coordinating dispatch, and tracking loads to ensure on-time performance. The Freight Agent will maintain regular communication with shippers and carriers, resolve service issues, and provide status updates throughout each shipment’s lifecycle. Day-to-day tasks involve building and managing accounts, maintaining accurate documentation, and using transportation management systems to optimize routes and margins. The role also requires developing new business opportunities and strengthening existing relationships to grow the freight network.Qualifications Freight Agent skills, including experience matching shippers with carriers and negotiating competitive rates.Customer Service and Account Management skills to build relationships, handle inquiries, and provide proactive shipment updates.Dispatching skills to coordinate pick-ups, deliveries, and carrier schedules, ensuring timely and efficient load movement.Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.Experience working with transportation management systems or logistics software and proficiency with common digital tools.Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage multiple shipments simultaneously, and prioritize time-sensitive tasks.Prior experience in freight agency, logistics, or transportation is highly beneficial; relevant certifications or training are a plus.