Carrier Development Representative
Confidential
Posted: March 20, 2026
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Quick Summary
A carrier development representative is responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality carrier services for the company's transportation and logistics clients.
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Job Description
Zelh is a fast-growing, passionate outsourcing company.
Our mission is to be the most reliable company by offering and maintaining consistently high-quality services.
We achieve the mission by fostering long-term relationships with customers, employees, and vendors. Personal attention, timely communication, and respect for all people are the basis of our business philosophy!
Our client is a leading US-based technology-enabled transportation and logistics company providing comprehensive freight brokerage and supply chain management services across North America. They leverage cutting-edge AI-powered platforms to deliver efficient, reliable transportation solutions.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated Carrier Development Representative to work on the sourcing side of the brokerage, establishing carrier relationships to provide cost-effective logistics solutions for customers. This role focuses on developing strong negotiation and interpersonal skills while building a robust carrier network. As you advance your sales skillset, there will be opportunities to take your career to the next level within the organization.
Key responsibilities:
Carrier Relationship Development
• Develop, establish, and maintain relationships with carriers in the truckload marketplace
• Identify, source, and procure new carrier relationships to expand capacity network
• Build a personal book of carrier partners that grows over time
Carrier Network Management
• Manage carrier network to ensure accurate levels of service and performance
• Monitor carrier reliability, on-time performance, and service quality
• Maintain strong communication with carrier partners throughout the shipping process
Operational Execution
• Find trucks and book loads to match customer freight needs
• Track trucks and shipments throughout transit
• Resolve trucking-related issues proactively and efficiently
• Navigate the company's proprietary AI Native Platform to manage daily operational load management tasks
Data-Driven Decision Making
• Utilize data-driven resources to make informed buying decisions
• Analyze market trends and capacity metrics to negotiate competitive rates
• Leverage technology and AI tools to optimize carrier selection and pricing