Freight Broker Agent

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
• #10 Top Logistics Company –
  Transport Topics (ASH – Armada Sunset Holdings)
• Most Trustworthy Companies –
  Newsweek (Armada)
• #4 Top 3PL Provider –
  Inbound Logistics

It’s simple, as a 1099 Independent Contractor, you will build relationships with your customers and carriers to arrange freight transportation and grow your company the way you want. We do the rest. Sunset started as an independent agent, has helped others grow and scale their business and we will do the same for YOU.

As a 1099 Independent Contractor, 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. You will deliver the best service and value to your partners. In exchange, we offer:

• Up to 75% split for agents with an existing book of business
• Weekly pay
• Back‑office operations designed to streamline your workflow
• Reputable name in the industry
• Unsaturated market (Currently only 23 agents!)
• Quick and easy onboarding of customers and carriers
• 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 to develop a plan.
Have a big truckload project? Work with our TL Pricing Manager, to help with bids.
Want to handle international shipping for your customer? No problem.
Pitching a logistics management solution? Our Sales team is ready to help.

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 touch in the transportation/logistics industry that will make your customers happy with your ability to manage their freight needs and communicate with them effectively.

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

Your Agent Support Team at Sunset cares about your customers as much as you do and is on call 24/7 and offers:

• 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

• Have 2yrs+ Freight Brokerage/Agent sales experience
• Have an existing customer base OR plan to get you there
• Have or are willing to establish an LLC or business entity