What Does a Remote Freight Agent Do?

Freight agents monitor schedules and manage shipments on behalf of their clients. Most shippers do not have the time to find and monitor hauling companies, so freight agents manage this work on their behalf. Instead of working in a typical office, freight agents complete their job duties remotely, either from home or another location outside of the office with internet connectivity. 

As a freight agent, you arrange appointments with transportation agents, help negotiate shipping rates, and follow the progress of the shipment. You keep your clients informed of where the load is and the estimated time of delivery so that they know when to expect their goods.

Excellent negotiating skills are profitable in this role; a freight agent tries to generate a spread, which is the difference between what the client is willing to pay for shipping the product and the actual negotiated cost of shipping. Remote freight agents often get to keep a bigger spread because of the extremely low overhead.

You don’t have to go at it alone. With Powertrain Freight Solutions you have a powerful option. We are an efficient tech-enabled remote brokerage that has streamlined a $0 cost workflow for beginner agents and a shared cost workflow for experienced agents to maximize margins. We operate 100% remotely from essentially wherever the phone and internet can be provided. We're a full service partner who is 100% committed to your success!

Powertrain Freight Solutions offers freight agents resources and the independence of being self-employed. With the ability to be paid weekly, improving cash flow for not only you, but your Carriers too, and with no additional costs.

We will provide training to a simplistic high quality cloud-based TMS software, approve broker and customer requirements, and provide on going support to fuel your day. You will truly have the freedom and flexibility to run your business, keep costs low, if any, while focusing on your Customers and Carriers working from anywhere.

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Benefits:

• Remote (1099 Independently Contracted) position.

• Revenue generated based commissions with no cap.

• Competitive annual bonus. (Based on performance)

• Referral program.

• Flexible schedule.

• Tech enabled workflow with advanced data and cloud-based technology.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Build book of business

• Ensure booked loads are picked up and delivered appropriately.

• Communicate consistently with customers and contractors.

• Ensure that all shippers and drivers are distributing and carrying the correct paperwork.

• Responsible for ensuring that freight is priced correctly and paid on time.

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How To Become a Remote Freight Agent?

You need to develop excellent interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills and must be self-motivated, then contact POWERTRAIN FREIGHT SOLUTIONS to become an agent or fill out the form below to be contacted.

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