Freight Broker Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the freight broker opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for training and guidance to individuals in the company who arrange transportation of goods to utilize the freight matrix and to select the proper priority to optimize freight spend.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Work as part of a team and so someone who is able to work with others but also work alone
• Good attention to detail, this includes continuously monitoring shipments from the point of receipt through to delivery
• Have a book of business or be able to build a book from scratch
• Proficient Computer Skills, including e mail, routine database activity, word processing, excel spreadsheet, PowerPoint
• Reasonable understanding of mileage as it relates to the passage of time
• Keep current with competitors, industry and market trends
• Service Orientation (Commits to and enjoys providing exceptional service to internal and external customers)
• Basic Math (Includes aptitude to learn how to calculate mileage as it relates to the passage of time)

I would like to submit my application for the freight broker opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for mentorship to team around technical aspects of the industry and broker / wholesale channel.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Develop customer relationships to secure freight
• Develop carrier relationships to secure freight coverage options using pre-qualified carrier database or by posting to load boards
• Perform track and trace functions to ensure on-time deliveries to customers
• Take ownership of assigned tasks finding ways to gain efficiencies
• Ensure all activities are compliant with industry laws and regulations
• Process internal administration documents
• Report business account activities
• He/ she will be part of a team where the role is vital to the success of the operation and so being able to work as a team player is really important

In response to your job posting for freight broker, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for freight Management & Brokerage system and operational/functional expertise.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Fluent in spoken French, English and Dutch, German is an asset
• Interested in cost and budget management
• Computer skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Email System
• Advanced written, oral, and presentation communication skills
• Plan, organize and manage time efficiently to handle multiple assignments concurrently
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills to review and compare data to identify inconsistencies and determine priorities
• Communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft

I would like to submit my application for the freight broker opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for superior customer service to customers and carriers while negotiating freight at competitive rates and handling the coordination of that freight with accuracy and attention.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Manage daily shipments to ensure timely pick-up and delivery
• Build and develop relationships with multiple levels of contacts within carrier accounts
• CPR II be a positive force in driving behavior, attitude, and booking on the floor
• Compliance with established goals and metrics
• Continuous improvement in all segments of the business
• Schedules and dispatches while ensuring compliance of Federal, State, and Local regulations
• Qualify carriers to meet company safety and compliance standards
• Negotiate transportation rates, issue rate confirmations and dispatch freight

I am excited to be applying for the position of freight broker. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for root Cause analysis in the review of expedited freight and excessive freight costs.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• He / She will need to receive and collate customer paperwork
• Process shipments in accordance with SOP
• Complete customs procedures and work with appointed routed agents and company operated services
• He / She needs to have experience of air, courier
• Prepare and provide documents to customers in accordance with the terms of shipment standard operating procedures
• Outside Sales FTL and/or LTL Experience, existing book of business preferred
• Accomplished in canvassing and cold-calling into various types of businesses, evidence of
• Quote and cover truckload shipments