Freight Broker

Build Carrier Networks That Keep Freight Moving
CRST The Transportation Solution is seeking a Freight Broker to source develop and manage third-party carrier relationships within our Flatbed Solutions brokerage operation. This role is built for someone who thrives in a high-energy environment knows how to build rapport with carriers across multiple modes and is motivated by performance and results.
If youre competitive relationship-driven and ready to own your book of carriers this is your lane. Join a rapidly expanding team.

How Youll Work

• Location: Birmingham AL
• Compensation: This pay scale represents a good faith estimate of the salary wage range the company reasonably expects to pay upon hire for this position: $48635$63235 per year. A final offer amount will depend on factors such as prior relevant experience skills and location.
• Incentive: Eligible for performance-based bonus or commission programs as applicable.
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical dental and vision coverage; prescription drug and telemedicine services; company-paid life and disability insurance; retirement savings with company match; paid time off holidays and parental leave; plus additional voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
• Additional Compensation: Total compensation may also include other forms of pay such as overtime or discretionary incentives as applicable.

About the Role
As a Freight Broker on the Flatbed Solutions team youll source and onboard third-party carriers execute loads across our brokerage network and grow margin through strong carrier relationships and smart market decisions. Youll work closely with customer service teams to make sure the right capacity is in the right place every day every load. This role is focused on carrier sales and capacity building.

This role is fast-paced metrics-driven and built for someone who wants to own their results.

What Youll Do

• Source onboard and manage third-party carriers across our brokerage network
• Assign carriers to loads using CRSTs TMS and digital freight tools ensuring timely pickup and delivery
• Negotiate carrier rates while protecting required margin thresholds
• Resolve in-transit service issues and keep internal teams informed on shipment status
• Provide carrier coverage support for teammates across regions when needed
• Stay current on carrier market trends rate fluctuations and capacity shifts
• Build lasting partnerships with dispatchers drivers and carrier owners to drive repeat business
• Track KPIs including carrier utilization margin performance and on-time delivery
• Partner with customer service teams to align capacity with shipper expectations

What Great Looks Like

• Strong carrier network: Youve built relationships that carriers want to maintain and that show up when capacity is tight
• Margin discipline: You negotiate with purpose and protect the numbers that matter
• Market awareness: You know whats moving across modes and use that knowledge to stay ahead
• Execution: Loads covered communication clear service issues handled before they escalate
• Reliability: Your teammates and customers know they can count on you

What You Bring

• Foundational understanding of freight brokerage 3PL or logistics operations
• Strong communication skills and comfort with high-volume carrier outreach and negotiation
• A competitive goal-oriented mindset motivated by performance and results

Preferred Qualifications

• 25 years of experience in a brokerage or 3PL environment across multiple modes preferred
• Familiarity with CRM and transportation management systems (TMS)
• Proven ability to build rapport with dispatchers drivers and owner-operators
• A four-year degree or equivalent work experience with demonstrated success

Why CRST
CRST is celebrating 70 years of grit growth and forward momentum a legacy built on safety integrity and delivering on our commitments. Our Flatbed Solutions team plays a key role in keeping freight moving efficiently across the country.
At CRST youll have the tools the support and the freedom to build something real.

Core Values

• Safety at the Core of All We Do
• Integrity in Every Decision and Action
• Commitment to the Success of Employees Customers Agents Contractors and Communities

Equal Opportunity Employer
CRST The Transportation Solution Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion creed religious practices sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding reproductive health decision-making sexual orientation gender identity gender expression and related conditions) national origin ancestry age disability genetic information military status veteran status marital status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.