Carrier Services Specialist

As a Carrier Services Specialist your primary function will be to process broker requests to enter new and verify existing IEL carriers. You will act as the liaison between the sales team and the carriers we partner with to transport goods for the customer. Carrier setup and verification is a critical and time sensitive element to IEL’s business and is counted on to provide excellent service to both internal and external partners.

This position is a member of the Carrier Services department and reports to the Carrier Services Supervisor.

Position Description (Essential

Duties & Responsibilities ):

Process Broker requests to unlock and verify existing IEL carriers in a timely manner

Display working knowledge of IEL carrier setup and verification procedures

Review TMS and identity information that needs to be updated or verified

Work with Carriers’ insurance provider to verify IEL coverage requirements are met Review proper external carrier verification websites for any information relevant to IEL processes, Safer Watch, Carrier
411, and Internet Truckstop among them Identify and communicate with management and broker when criteria are not met such as such as active DOT authority, IEL minimum insurance requirements, and ability to verify carrier identity

Provide feedback to management regarding ways to improve process

Assist managing a database of over 45,000 carriers

Handle additional duties as needed

Knowledge/Skills/

Experience:

Basic (Required)
High school degree or GEDBasic knowledge of Microsoft Office Some data entry and customer service experience

Work well in fast paced team settings

Ability to work on multiple tasks in a time sensitive environment

Comply with company procedures and escalate issues as needed

Preferred:

Transportation or logistics related work experience

Knowledge of commercial insurance

Familiarity with a transportation management software

Basic understanding for FMSCA and Department of Transportation or other transportation related regulatory bodies

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at  or call ext. 4.US Based Employees - At IEL, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons, regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practice), family and medical care leave status, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, marital status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence or stalking, familiar status, national origin, race, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and or any other category protected by law.
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