Freight Broker

UCW Logistics provides a full complement of third-party logistics services and total transportation solutions. Whether our clients are moving product within the states or around the world, we offer our warehouse and transportation solutions to provide the best solutions in the industry. Our dedicated staff of experienced and creative professionals combine their talents with robust transportation and warehouse management systems to create powerful resources which reduce costs, streamline operations, and increase operating efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Accept loads from customers and properly match equipment to these loads in order to provide the right blend of cost effective, on-time service.
• Utilize the company’s TMS to enter and maintain customer orders.
• Contact carriers to follow-up on proof of deliveries and other required paperwork.
• Handle all aspects of customer service for loads from “cradle to grave”.
• Set pickup and delivery appointments to comply with the customers’ needs.
• Manage the status of loads to ensure that all customer delivery needs are met.
• Communicate effectively with other staff to ensure that all loads get covered.
• Handle loads within established timeframes to ensure that Profits targets are met.
• Maintain positive Customer Relationships using multiple-media formats.
• Review daily sales and brokerage reports to ensure their accuracy.
• Work independently and produce successful completion of all assigned duties.
  
  

Experience

• BS / BA College Degree preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Transportation Industry experience preferred.
• Experience with McLeod and Transportation Management Systems helpful.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective verbal and written communicate skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
  
  

Benefits

UCW Logistics offers a competitive salary and monthly bonus program along with comprehensive benefits that include:

• Paid Time Off
• Employer Paid Health Insurance Premiums
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company matching
  
  

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities