Freight Broker Logistics
Freight Broker\Logistics – Sewickley, PA (On-Site)
Kirk Trucking Service, Inc. – Proudly Serving the Steel & Transportation Industries for 70+ Years
Location: Sewickley, PA (1108 Ohio River Blvd)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Division: Brokerage
About Kirk Trucking Service, Inc.
Kirk Trucking Service has proudly served the transportation needs of the steel, aluminum, machinery, building material, and construction industries for more than 70 years. In addition to handling steel and general flatbed commodities, we provide both truckload and partial (LTL) solutions nationwide.
We are a privately held common and contract carrier with a strong brokerage division, operating under SCAC Code KKTE, MC#123375, and USDOT#088322. With headquarters in Delmont, PA and a new satellite office in Sewickley, PA, we offer complete trucking and freight management services supported by decades of industry relationships and operational excellence.
Position: Freight Broker / Logistics Coordinator
We are expanding our brokerage division and are seeking motivated, experienced Freight Brokers to join our growing team at the Sewickley, PA office. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment, enjoys building carrier and customer relationships, and wants to align with a respected flatbed carrier with a long-standing reputation in the transportation sector.
Responsibilities
- Develop, grow, and manage relationships with shippers and carriers
- Prospect new business opportunities and expand existing accounts
- Negotiate rates with carriers and customers
- Coordinate and track freight movements from pickup to delivery
- Provide exceptional customer service and problem-solving when issues arise
- Ensure accurate and timely entry of load details into TMS systems
- Build a reliable carrier network with a focus on flatbed and open-deck freight
- Communicate daily with dispatchers, drivers, and customers
Qualifications
- Experience as a freight broker or logistics coordinator preferred
- Existing customer or carrier relationships a strong plus
- Knowledge of flatbed/open-deck freight is a major advantage
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, goal-driven, and comfortable working both independently and within a team
- Proficiency with TMS platforms and basic computer skills
What We Offer
- Competitive commission structure
- Established market presence with 70+ years of reputational strength
- Support from an experienced operations and dispatch team
- Access to carrier fleets and a strong flatbed network
- Modern office environment in Sewickley
- Opportunity for long-term growth within a stable, expanding company