Backhaul Freight Broker

Job Title: Backhaul Freight Broker

Location: Romulus, MI

Pay Range: $70-110k/yr (negotiable)

Hours: Hybrid Schedule (3 days in office) 8-5 Monday-Friday

About Us

We are a specialized trucking company focused on transporting display trucks, showroom trucks, car auction vehicles, outfitted event trucks, and promotional assets across the country. Our operations support major automotive, marketing, and event-based clients who require reliable transportation for high-visibility equipment and mobile experiences.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking to add an experienced Backhaul Freight Broker / Logistics Coordinator to help maximize equipment utilization, reduce deadhead miles, and improve revenue per mile by securing strategic backhaul freight returning to our home base in Romulus, MI.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who understands “one-off” and time-sensitive freight, thrives in fast-paced logistics environments, and can build a profitable backhaul strategy from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and secure profitable backhaul freight for specialty trucks returning from shows, auctions, and events
• Minimize deadhead miles and improve overall revenue per mile
• Build and maintain relationships with freight brokers, shippers, carriers, and 3PL providers
• Negotiate rates and manage freight opportunities across multiple load boards
• Enter and manage loads within the TMS system
• Monitor freight profitability, margins, and operational KPIs
• Coordinate with dispatch and operations teams to ensure efficient routing and execution
• Handle delays, service issues, and real-time problem solving
• Identify opportunities to develop and expand our brokerage capabilities

Software & Systems Used

• DAT Load Board
• Truckstop
• McLeod Software
• Tailwind TMS
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook

Qualifications

Must-Haves

• 2+ years of freight brokerage, dispatch, or logistics experience
• Established knowledge of freight markets and independent decision-making ability
• Experience using load boards such as DAT and Truckstop
• Strong understanding of backhaul freight and route optimization
• Experience with TMS platforms including McLeod, Tailwind, or similar systems
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with specialty freight, event logistics, automotive transportation, or time-sensitive shipments
• Existing broker, shipper, or 3PL relationships
• Understanding of margin management and freight profitability analysis

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Opportunity to help build and shape a growing brokerage operation
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
• Long-term growth potential within a specialized transportation company

If you are an experienced logistics professional who knows how to find profitable freight opportunities and keep trucks moving efficiently, we’d love to hear from you.