Brokerage Specialist - Partial Truckload
Forward Air • Des Plaines, IL • Posted June 20, 2026
About the Role
Position: Brokerage Specialist - Partial Truckload
Compensation: $65,000 - 70,000 Annually
Job Description:
The Brokerage Specialist - Partial Truckload is responsible for optimizing the planning, procurement, and execution of partial truckload (PTL) shipments by effectively connecting shipper demand with carrier capacity. They play a critical part in maximizing trailer utilization, reducing transportation costs, and improving overall network efficiency through strategic consolidation and carrier alignment. They combine carrier sales expertise, operational execution, and load planning to ensure efficient and reliable freight movement. They partner cross-functionally to align brokerage opportunities with capacity strategies and network priorities. This role is integral to driving both service excellence and margin performance across the Partial Truckload network.
Core Responsibilities & Duties:
+ Identify, plan, and execute partial truckload opportunities by conso...
Compensation: $65,000 - 70,000 Annually
Job Description:
The Brokerage Specialist - Partial Truckload is responsible for optimizing the planning, procurement, and execution of partial truckload (PTL) shipments by effectively connecting shipper demand with carrier capacity. They play a critical part in maximizing trailer utilization, reducing transportation costs, and improving overall network efficiency through strategic consolidation and carrier alignment. They combine carrier sales expertise, operational execution, and load planning to ensure efficient and reliable freight movement. They partner cross-functionally to align brokerage opportunities with capacity strategies and network priorities. This role is integral to driving both service excellence and margin performance across the Partial Truckload network.
Core Responsibilities & Duties:
+ Identify, plan, and execute partial truckload opportunities by conso...