Sr. Agent Carrier Specialist - Challenger

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Challenger, part of the Fastfrate Group, is a leading North American transportation and logistics provider, offering Full Truck Load (FTL) services across North America, supported by integrated logistics solutions. With advanced fleet capabilities, modern facilities, and a strong commitment to service excellence, Challenger supports a wide range of industries with safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Employees at Challenger are part of a performance-driven culture focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. Through advanced technology, ongoing training, and diverse career opportunities across driving, operations, maintenance, logistics, and administration, Challenger provides an environment where motivated individuals can build long-term, rewarding careers.

• A workplace where you can learn, grow, and build your career
• A culture that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement
• Supportive leaders who provide guidance while giving you autonomy
• A team-focused environment
• A competitive total-rewards package, including group benefits and a company-sponsored retirement savings plan
• Support for professional memberships, training, and certifications

The Opportunity:

This is your chance to join a team where your work truly makes an impact. In this role, you will contribute directly to the success of our customers, our operations, and the Fastfrate Group as a whole. You’ll work in a supportive environment that values collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous learning.

The Agent Carrier Specialist supports Challenger’s freight agents by sourcing, developing, and managing high‑quality carrier relationships. This role focuses heavily on carrier procurement, rate negotiation, capacity planning, and service execution. The Agent Carrier Specialist ensures loads are covered with reliable carriers at competitive rates while maintaining strong communication and operational accuracy.

Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

On‑site

Non‑Union

Permanent

Salary Range: $50,000 to $60,000

300 Maple Grove Road, Cambridge ON

Office environment

In this role, you will:

• Identify, vet, and onboard new carriers aligned with customer needs and lane requirements.
• Build and maintain a strong carrier network through daily outreach, relationship development, and proactive communication.
• Research market conditions, capacity trends, and pricing to support competitive quoting and load coverage.

• Negotiate rates with carriers to achieve optimal margins while maintaining service quality.
• Provide accurate, market‑based pricing to agents to support quoting and customer bids.
• Track and report on rate trends and market shifts that may impact agent margins or carrier availability.

• Secure capacity for agent loads in accordance with service expectations and customer requirements.
• Communicate pickup and delivery information, verify carrier availability, and confirm all load details.
• Ensure carriers receive complete, accurate documentation, instructions, and updates.

• Act as the main point of contact for assigned carriers, building long‑term partnerships and ensuring consistent, high‑quality service.
• Conduct proactive check‑ins to maintain reliable coverage, service levels, and carrier loyalty.
• Assist in resolving carrier issues, service failures, or disputes in a timely and professional manner.

• Ensure all carriers meet Challenger’s safety, insurance, and compliance standards before onboarding.
• Maintain accurate carrier profiles, certificates, and documents in…