Carrier Relations Specialist
We are seeking a highly organized Carrier Relations Specialist. This role is responsible for building and managing our carrier networks, sourcing trucks, negotiating rates, and ensuring reliable capacity for ongoing projects. You’ll work directly with owner-operators and fleets, playing a key role in keeping jobs moving and scaling our operations.
Hybrid role. Excellent communication skills as majority of the job is on the phone talking to clients.
$50,000 base plus paid healthcare and vacation.
Key Responsibilities:
Carrier Network Development & Acquisition
- Identify, source, and onboard qualified owner-operators and fleets to build a reliable carrier network.
- Actively prospect new carriers through cold outreach, referrals, load boards, and industry networks.
- Negotiate rates, availability, and service expectations to secure consistent
Relationship Management & Retention
- Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers to ensure repeat business and long-term partnerships.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for carriers regarding new
- Proactively address issues to retain top-performing carriers and improve network
Capacity Planning & Market Awareness
- Work closely with dispatch and operations to align carrier capacity with upcoming project demand.
- Monitor market conditions, lane demand, and pricing trends to stay competitive and secure trucks.
- Develop strategies to fill capacity gaps quickly and efficiently.
Performance Tracking & Compliance
- Maintain accurate records of carrier onboarding, insurance, compliance, and performance metrics.
- Ensure all carriers meet company standards, safety requirements, and contractual
- Continuously evaluate carrier performance and optimize the network for reliability and cost efficiency.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal and written
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple
- Familiar with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and Word).
- Ability to think quickly under pressure and make decisions with confidence.
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary with health--paid 100%
- Opportunity for growth within a rapidly scaling logistics
- A company for people who want the freedom to make a real impact by building and improving our processes, teams, and strategies.
- Hands-on support and mentorship from an experienced logistics team with deep industry knowledge.
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Full-Time Regular
Location
Houston TX
Houston TX