Backhaul Freight Broker

Backhaul Freight Broker Prosimo.io Romulus, MI, USA USD 70k-110k / year Posted on May 13, 2026 Apply now

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. Apply now See more open positions at Prosimo.io