Carrier Management Team (CMT) – Carrier Sourcing JDJob Title: CMT Associate – Carrier Sourcing / Carrier Procurement
Department: Carrier Management / Transportation
Industry: 3PL / Logistics
Job Summary:
The CMT Associate is responsible for finding suitable carriers for customer shipments, securing capacity, negotiating rates, and ensuring loads are covered on time. The role requires robust communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to build and maintain a reliable carrier network.
Key Responsibilities• Identify and source qualified carriers for available customer loads.
• Search carrier databases, TMS, load boards, and other transportation platforms to find suitable carriers.
• Contact carriers and check availability, equipment, lane, pickup time, and capacity.
• Negotiate carrier rates based on lane, market conditions, equipment, and shipment requirements.
• Assign/book the most suitable carrier for the shipment.
• Ensure carrier acceptance and confirm pickup and delivery details.
• Verify carrier information, equipment type, operating authority, insurance,



and other required documents.
• Maintain and expand the carrier network for different lanes and regions.
• Build relationships with existing carriers to improve capacity and service.
• Find alternative carriers quickly when the preferred carrier declines or cancels a load.
• Handle load coverage issues, carrier cancellations, missed pickups, and capacity shortages.
• Coordinate with the operations/planning team to ensure loads are covered within the required timeline.
• Update carrier and load information accurately in the TMS.
• Track and maintain carrier rates and lane information.
• Support carrier onboarding and ensure compliance with company requirements.
• Monitor carrier performance and avoid repeatedly using carriers with poor service history.
• Escalate critical capacity or pricing issues to the appropriate team.

Carrier Selection ProcessLoad Received → Understand Shipment Requirements → S

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