Carrier Procurement - Dry Van

Priority1•Little Rock, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Priority1 is seeking a driven, competitive, relationship-focused professional for its Carrier Procurement team, which connects customers with reliable transportation partners nationwide. The role focuses on sourcing and securing dry van truckload capacity, negotiating carrier rates, managing freight, and ensuring customer shipping commitments are met in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment. The position offers a $40,000 base salary plus commissions, with uncapped earning potential. New hires receive hands-on training, mentorship, and support from experienced Carrier Procurement leaders. Onboarding includes shadowing team members and learning industry best practices. Priority1 also promotes from within and offers opportunities for long-term career growth. The role is based in the company’s modern office in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas.

Requirements

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to negotiate effectively and confidently with carriers.
Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Self-motivated, competitive, and results-oriented mindset.
A strong work ethic and desire to succeed.
Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Experience working toward performance goals and activity metrics.
Professional communication skills by phone, email, and internal collaboration.
Customer-first mindset and commitment to service excellence.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available as applicable.
Ability to handle long periods of sitting and computer workstation use; multitask, problem-solve, and prioritize workload; maintain organized records; communicate orally and in writing, primarily by telephone and email; and occasionally work extended hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience in logistics, transportation, freight brokerage, customer service, sales, or carrier procurement is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with carrier partners nationwide.
Source and secure truckload capacity to support customer shipping needs.
Negotiate competitive carrier rates while maximizing profitability.
Use transportation management systems (TMS) and load boards to book and manage freight.
Monitor shipments and communicate proactively about updates, delays, and service issues.
Collaborate with the sales team to ensure customer commitments are met.
Analyze market conditions and carrier availability to identify capacity opportunities.
Troubleshoot transportation challenges and develop solutions in real time.
Maintain accurate shipment records and provide timely updates throughout the transportation lifecycle.
Meet activity and performance goals in a metrics-driven environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance premiums paid at 100% for employees and dependents.
Dental insurance fully paid for employees.
Vision insurance.
HSA with employer contributions.
Life insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
401(k) plan.
Profit sharing, with a typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation.
Paid holidays and PTO.
Cancer, critical illness, and accident policies available.
Competitive base salary and commissions with uncapped earning potential.
Hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement.