Director of Truckload and LTL Brokerage

At Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive! Join a team that has a 100+ year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity. From numerous awards to being recognized as one of the best places to work, Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world.

• A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
• Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees. Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development
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We are seeking an experienced Director of Truckload & LTL Brokerage to lead and grow our truckload and less-than-truckload brokerage operations. This position is responsible for business development, carrier capacity, pricing, operational execution, customer service, profitability, and team performance.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on transportation leader with strong brokerage experience who can build customer and carrier relationships, drive profitable growth, and develop a scalable, high-performing operation.

• Develop and execute strategies to grow truckload and LTL brokerage revenue and shipment volume.
• Develop and maintain relationships with shippers, carriers, and transportation partners
• Understand customer shipping needs and provide transportation solutions
• Negotiate pricing and service agreements with customers and carriers
• Maintain high customer satisfaction through proactive communication

• Match available freight with qualified carriers
• Schedule pickups and deliveries
• Monitor shipments from dispatch through delivery
• Resolve transportation issues, delays, or service failures quickly
• Ensure accurate load documentation and shipment tracking

• Source and onboard new carriers
• Verify carrier insurance, authority, and safety compliance
• Maintain relationships with reliable carrier partners
• Negotiate carrier rates while maximizing profitability

• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and company regulations
• Use TMS technology, market data, and operational analytics to improve pricing, capacity utilization, efficiency, and profitability.
• Process rate confirmations, invoices, and shipping documents
• Monitor freight market trends and pricing conditions
• Support claims management and issue resolution when needed

• 7+ years of transportation, freight brokerage, 3PL, or logistics experience.
• 5+ years of leadership or management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of truckload and LTL transportation markets.
• Demonstrated experience in carrier sourcing, capacity development, freight pricing, and rate negotiation.
• Proven ability to drive revenue and gross-margin growth.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, KPIs, and P&L performance.
• Strong customer-development, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Experience with transportation management systems and brokerage technology.

• Up to 25% travel may be required.

• Office-based work environment
• Fast-paced transportation and logistics setting
• May require after-hours availability to support shipments and customers

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