Freight Agent
Job Description
Who Are We?
Sunset Transportation is a second-generation, privately-owned third-party logistics (3PL) company established over 30 years ago…as a Freight Agent. We improve supply chain efficiencies and solve transportation needs with the best technology and people in the business and are focused on helping entrepreneurial freight agents duplicate our success!
Our CORE VALUES of Relationships, Responsiveness, Accountability, Flexibility, and Loyalty have resulted in many consecutive awards and recognition, including:
G75 Green Supply Chain Partners - Inbound Logistics
Top 3PL and Cold Storage Provider - Food Logistics
Top Workplaces – STL Post Dispatch
#13 Top Logistics Company – Transport Topics
Most Trustworthy Companies – Newsweek (Armada)
Blue Yonder Icon Award – Armada
#4 Top 3PL Provider – Inbound Logistics
What Will You Do?
It’s simple, with the support of the Sunset Transportation network, you will build relationships with customers and carriers to arrange transportation of freight. We do the rest.
Why Sunset?
As an agent at Sunset, you have the freedom and flexibility to grow your business the way you want. Whether you work independently, manage a large team, or open a new branch, we will provide you with the support and resources you need to succeed. You are not just one of many agents, you are part of the Sunset family.
You can offer your customers a full range of freight solutions, including ocean and air freight, freight pay and audit, and all modes of domestic transportation. By leveraging our reputation, network, and expertise you will deliver the best service and value to your partners. In exchange, we offer:
70/30 split for agents with an existing book of business
Back-office operations designed to streamline your workflow
Reputable name in the industry
Unsaturated market
No territories
No Fees
In addition, you have access to all our tools and our entire corporate team. Whatever you need, we have you covered.
Need to recruit a broker? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team.
Have a big truckload project? Work with our TL Pricing Manager.
Want to handle international shipping for your customer? No problem.
Pitching a logistics management solution? Get help from our Sales team.
We respect the trust you have earned with your partners, and we want to support you with the same level of integrity. Sunset gives you a powerful combination of technology and human expertise in the transportation/logistics industry that will make your customers happy with your ability to manage their freight needs and communicate with them effectively.
The Tools You Want
Your industry-leading Tech Stack includes AI capabilities and applications in the most critical pieces of transportation, including:
Shipment Quoting & Rating
Order Entry
Carrier Identity, Sourcing & Digital Freight Matching
Shipment Execution
Billing Efficiency
Customer-Facing Dashboards
Real-Time Reporting
The People You Need
Your Agent Support Team at Sunset cares about your customers, as much as you do and is on call 24/7
We’re here to offer you:
Transparency in weekly payments and reporting
Customer information and reports as needed
Assistance with lead generation
Staffing/recruitment support
Carrier qualification
Industry best payment terms /quick payment/advance programs
And much more
How Can You Get Started?
Apply today, you will need:
2yrs+ Freight Agent experience
1M+ existing customer base revenue
Current LLC or Inc