Freight Broker - Eau Claire - (Eau Claire, WI)

Leonard's Express is seeking a skilled Freight Broker to manage the movement of incoming and outcoming shipments through the use of Leonard's outside carrier partners. The ideal candidate will have excellent negotiation and communication abilities. All job qualifications must be performed in a way that promotes safe practices in accordance with Leonard's established safety programs. This position offers an extensive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, paid time off and more. Duties: Build and secure a network of carriers to haul truck loads Receive customer orders and dispatch carriers on brokerage loads Arrange product pickups delivery and tracks carriers to ensure on-time pickup and deliveries Identify loads to be brokered and post loads on load boards Provide truckload rate quotes and negotiate rates with carriers Relay missed or delayed appointments and over/short/damaged issues to customer service Tracks shipments and provide updates to customers Qualifications: At