Freight Broker

Freight Broker Agent – 1099 Independent Contractor Iron Ridge Transportation LLC is seeking experienced, motivated Freight Broker Agents to join our growing team as independent 1099 contractors. This is an opportunity for an established freight broker agent to build and manage their own book of business while having the support, resources, and infrastructure of a growing brokerage behind them. What You'll Do • Develop and maintain relationships with shippers, manufacturers, and other freight customers • Prospect and identify new shipping opportunities • Source and secure freight opportunities • Negotiate rates with customers and carriers • Coordinate shipments from pickup through delivery • Build and grow your own book of business • Manage customer relationships and provide ongoing communication • Identify quality prospects and develop long-term customer relationships • Work independently while collaborating with the Iron Ridge Transportation team • Maintain accurate communication and follow-through throughout the shipping process What We Offer • 1099 independent contractor opportunity • Performance-based commission structure • Opportunity to build and grow your own book of business • Flexible work environment and autonomy • Access to brokerage support and resources • Carrier and operational support • Assistance with customer development and prospecting strategies • No traditional corporate micromanagement • Long-term opportunity to grow with a developing brokerage • A team environment where agents can share ideas, strategies, and resources • Support from experienced freight broker agents Performance-Based Opportunity & Success Stories At Iron Ridge Transportation, we believe agents should have the opportunity to build their own business and be rewarded based on their individual production. We've already seen what is possible when the right agent identifies the right opportunity. One of our newer freight broker agents secured a $2.2 million overall freight bid opportunity within their first week. That opportunity demonstrates the type of potential available to agents who are willing to prospect, build relationships, identify quality shippers, and pursue larger freight opportunities. Our model is designed around individual performance and the book of business each agent develops. There is no guaranteed income, and earnings are based on individual production, commission terms, and the profitability of the business generated. At Iron Ridge Transportation, we provide the brokerage infrastructure and operational support while giving agents the autonomy to develop their own customers and business. What We're Looking For • Previous freight brokerage or freight agent experience preferred • Existing customer relationships and a book of business are a plus • Strong communication and negotiation skills • Self-motivated and entrepreneurial mindset • Ability to develop new customer relationships • Knowledge of the transportation and logistics industry • Strong prospecting and sales skills • Strong follow-through and customer service skills • Ability to work independently and manage your own pipeline • Professional and persistent approach to customer development Who This Is For This opportunity is ideal for experienced freight broker agents who want: • More autonomy • The ability to build their own book of business • Performance-based earning potential • Flexibility in how they develop customers • Access to brokerage and operational support • A team they can rely on when they need assistance If you're an experienced freight agent who already knows how to prospect, sell, negotiate, and develop customer relationships, Iron Ridge Transportation gives you the opportunity to build on those skills while operating with the support of an established brokerage. Agent Support Our agents are not expected to figure everything out alone. Iron Ridge Transportation provides access to experienced team members who can assist with questions regarding: • Cust…

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