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1 result for Tracking Representative 1st Shift in Chattanooga, TN
- Chattanooga, TN
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 19.95 - 23.1 USD / Hourly
- <p>Our client is seeking two Seasonal Carrier Representatives to support their Carrier Sales team during peak season. This team is experiencing increased freight volume due to new business awards and needs additional support to help secure carrier capacity and keep freight moving efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a fast-paced, high-energy opportunity for individuals who enjoy building relationships, negotiating, problem-solving, and staying busy throughout the day.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Source and secure carrier capacity for freight shipments across the United States.</li><li>Communicate with carriers via phone and email to cover loads requiring pickup within 24-48 hours.</li><li>Utilize load boards and carrier networks to identify available transportation providers.</li><li>Negotiate carrier rates within approved pricing guidelines.</li><li>Work closely with Carrier Sales leadership to obtain approvals and ensure loads are covered profitably.</li><li>Manage approximately 5-8 loads per day while maintaining service expectations.</li><li>Assist with lower-margin and difficult-to-cover freight lanes to help keep overall coverage levels strong.</li><li>Respond quickly to changing priorities and transportation challenges.</li><li>Build relationships with carriers to create future coverage opportunities.</li></ul><p>What a Typical Day Looks Like</p><ul><li>Receive a list of loads requiring coverage.</li><li>Contact carriers by phone and email to secure trucks.</li><li>Post available freight to load boards.</li><li>Negotiate rates and submit offers for approval.</li><li>Coordinate same-day, next-day, and advance freight shipments.</li><li>Follow up with carriers to ensure successful execution.</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>Previous experience in sales, logistics, transportation, customer service, athletics, or other fast-paced environments preferred.</li><li>Strong communication skills and confidence making outbound calls.</li><li>Comfortable spending a significant portion of the day on the phone and email.</li><li>Ability to make quick decisions and solve problems under pressure.</li><li>Strong sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple priorities.</li><li>Coachable and willing to ask questions when clarification is needed.</li><li>Proficient with basic computer systems and multitasking between programs.</li></ul><p>Top Traits for Success</p><ul><li>Thrives in a fast-paced environment with little downtime.</li><li>Not afraid to pick up the phone and engage with carriers.</li><li>Naturally curious and asks good questions.</li><li>Competitive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Resilient when facing difficult situations and changing priorities.</li></ul><p>Why This Opportunity?</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in logistics, supply chain, transportation, or sales to gain hands-on experience in a high-volume transportation environment. Successful representatives will directly contribute to covering hundreds of freight loads during one of the busiest times of the year while developing valuable negotiation and relationship-building skills.</p>
- 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z