Why Choose Suddath to “Move” your Career to the Next Level?
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.
What We Offer!
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
For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit https://suddath.com/about/careers/ and scroll down to view our employee benefits.
General position summary:
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.
Key Responsibilities
Customer & Business Development
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
Freight Coordination
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
Carrier Management
Source and onboard new carriers
Verify carrier insurance, authority, and safety compliance
Maintain relationships with reliable carrier partners
Negotiate carrier rates while maximizing profitability
Operations & Compliance
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
Job Skills Required:
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.
TRAVEL:
Up to 25% travel may be required.
Work Environment
Office-based work environment
Fast-paced transportation and logistics setting
May require after-hours availability to support shipments and customers
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without…