Carrier Procurement - Dry Van

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain strong relationships with carrier partners nationwide.
• Source and secure truckload capacity to support customer shipping needs.
• Negotiate competitive carrier rates while maximizing profitability.
• Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) and load boards to book and manage freight.
• Monitor shipments and provide proactive communication regarding updates, delays, and service issues.
• Collaborate closely with the sales team to ensure customer commitments are met.
• Analyze market conditions and carrier availability to identify capacity opportunities.
• Troubleshoot transportation challenges and develop creative solutions in real time.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and provide timely updates throughout the transportation lifecycle.
• Consistently meet activity and performance goals in a metrics-driven environment.

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and confidently with carriers.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, competitive, and results-oriented mindset.
• Experience in logistics, transportation, freight brokerage, customer service, sales, or carrier procurement is preferred but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong work ethic and desire to succeed.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Experience working toward performance goals and activity metrics.
• Professional communication skills via phone, email, and internal collaboration.
• A customer-first mindset with a commitment to service excellence.

Training & Development

New hires receive hands-on training, mentorship, and direct support from experienced Carrier Procurement leaders. During onboarding, you'll shadow team members, learn industry best practices, and gain the confidence needed to manage freight independently. Priority1 believes in promoting from within and providing employees with opportunities for long-term career growth.

Why Join Priority1?

Priority1 is committed to our employees and this is shown in our benefit package. We offer a very competitive HSA plan that the company contributes annually to a flexible spending plan that doesn't expire. Our year over year revenue increases and continued market expansion shows our commitment for growth. Our culture and fun work environment in our brand new office located in downtown Little Rock, AR are also great reasons to join our P1 team!

Compensation & Benefits

• $40,000 base salary + commissions
• Medical insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependents
• Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee
• Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan
• Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation
• Paid Holidays AND PTO
• Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies available

Stability & Growth

• Over 20 years of industry success
• Consistent year-over-year growth and market expansion
• Financially strong organization with a proven track record of success
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company

Culture That Stands Out

• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Competitive, energetic, and fun workplace culture
• Modern office located in downtown Little Rock
• Leadership team committed to employee development and success

Physical Requirements

Job functions require long periods of sitting and working from computer workstation; ability to multi-task, problem solve, and prioritize daily workload; excellent organization and record keeping skills; comfortable with oral and written communications, primarily on the telephone and email. Requires extended periods of sitting, normal walking, bending, twisting, and stretching. Capability of sight and hearing required. Ability to deal with stressful situations and occasionally working extended hours. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.