Freight Broker Resume

A freight broker can be a person or a company that acts as a connection between another person or company that looking for an authorized motor carrier and shipping services.

A freight broker can not function as a carrier or shipper, though it plays a significant role in the movement of cargo. In its place a broker works to determine the requirements of a shipper and connect it with a carrier who is ready to transport the items at the suitable price.

A freight broker must obtain a license from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). They also provide insurance to their customers or business clients to protect them from loss. The services offered by freight brokers are very important to both carrier and shipper. They assist shippers in finding reliable carriers and helps motor carriers in filling their trucks.

In some companies freight brokers start their career as agents rather than actual brokers. These agents work as representatives of a broker. To work as a home based agent for a freight broker, a person should require a computer, fax machine and a telephone.

Sample Freight Broker Resume

Richard Anderson
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.

Objective: Looking for the greatest opportunity to work as a Freight Broker in a well-known Logistic Company.

Skills:

Solid negotiating skill.
Able to build and maintain strong relationship with the clients.
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong attitude to work as a team player.
Imperative ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Computer Skills: Proficient with:

MS Outlook
MS Word
MS Excel

Work Experience

ABC Logistic, Inc, Columbus, GA
Freight Broker

Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers and carriers to met with the customer's goal and requirements.
Negotiated rates for service.
Responsible for qualifying carriers, growing revenue, load tracking, obtaining rate agreements and approving spot requests.
Communicated with customers to provide solutions to their problems.
Additional responsibilities include tracking shipments, soliciting truck load, coordinating pickup and delivery schedule, resolving discrepancies.

XYZ Logistics, LLC, Dalton, GA
Freight Broker

Kept track of truckload freight.
Responsible for taking sound financial decisions.
Developed successful pricing strategies that help to attract and retain customers.
Maintained open communication lines with other divisions.

KBC Logistics, Inc, Columbus, GA
Freight Broker Agent

Daily activities include:

Providing customer service
Rating negotiation
Purchasing new carrier
Building and maintaining relationship with carrier.
Dispatching drivers, it also includes loading procedures and requirements.

Education:

University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

References: Available upon request.