Freight Broker

Freight Broker
Cedar Rapids IA

About CRST
CRST is one of the nations largest transportation and logistics companies helping customers move freight across North America through a broad range of transportation solutions. This role supports our Capacity Solutions business unit CRSTs brokerage and managed transportation operation.

Capacity Solutions helps customers keep freight moving by combining CRST assets with a large network of carrier partners to deliver flexible transportation solutions across North America. As the business continues to grow building strong carrier relationships and securing reliable transportation capacity remains critical to our success.

The Opportunity
Were looking for a Freight Broker to help grow our carrier network secure capacity for customer freight and support the continued growth of our Capacity Solutions team. This is a fast-paced relationship-driven role where success comes from building trust negotiating effectively making quick decisions and staying ahead of changing market conditions.

Our team is actively growing and were looking for committed high-energy individuals who are ready to invest in their career and be rewarded for their results. If youre competitive motivated by performance and enjoy the challenge of solving problems in real time youll have the opportunity to directly impact margin service and customer success while growing your earnings and building a long-term career with CRST.

How Youll Work

• Location: Onsite in Cedar Rapids IA
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Additional Schedule Expectations: Rotating Saturday coverage and two holidays per year
• Compensation: Competitive compensation package. Additional details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process.
• Commission Eligibility: Eligible for performance-based commission opportunities tied to individual performance and results.
• 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.

What Youll Do

• Secure qualified carrier capacity for customer freight using carrier relationships load boards and transportation technology
• Negotiate rates service expectations and load requirements while balancing margin and customer commitments
• Evaluate carrier options and select transportation solutions based on cost service equipment requirements and shipment needs
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with carrier owners dispatchers independent contractors and transportation partners
• Monitor freight markets carrier availability and transportation costs to support informed coverage decisions
• Communicate shipment requirements updates and service expectations with carriers and internal teams
• Monitor freight through delivery and proactively address service issues delays or capacity concerns
• Accurately document rates transportation costs and shipment information in company systems
• Partner with account management customer service sourcing and operations teams to support customer needs
• Make daily decisions that support freight coverage service expectations and margin performance.

What Great Looks Like

• Freight gets covered quickly even in challenging market conditions
• Strong carrier relationships create dependable capacity and long-term partnerships
• Margin goals are consistently achieved without sacrificing service
• Internal teams receive timely accurate communication and support
• Challenges are resolved quickly and ownership is taken through delivery
• You become a trusted resource for carriers and teammates alike.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to negotiate influence and build trust with others
• Ability to make timely decisions and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
• Competitive drive and accountability for results
• Ability to learn new systems processes and industry concepts quickly
• Strong work ethic resilience and a willingness to take ownership of outcomes

Going the Extra Mile

• Bachelors degree
• Experience covering freight and negotiating directly with motor carriers in a brokerage environment
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with carrier owners dispatchers independent contractors and agents
• Knowledge of freight markets transportation rates carrier capacity equipment types and service requirements
• Experience meeting margin service freight coverage sales or other performance goals
• Leadership experience through work athletics student organizations military service or other activities demonstrating accountability and ownership

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