Flatbed Carrier Procurement & Sales

Evans Transportation Services LLC•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Flatbed Carrier Procurement & Sales position is responsible for developing and maintaining a dependable, high-performing flatbed carrier network while delivering consistent service execution across strategic flatbed freight. This role combines flatbed expertise, carrier procurement and sales, relationship management, and strong operational execution to secure reliable capacity and successfully manage freight from load tender through final delivery. Beyond day-to-day execution, this role will take ownership of strategic flatbed business, proactively identify service and capacity challenges, and drive continuous improvement to help build scalable and reliable flatbed operations.

Requirements

5+ years of flatbed carrier procurement or carrier sales experience
Deep understanding of flatbed equipment (Flatbed, Step Deck, Conestoga, RGN, Double Drop, etc.)
Knowledge of securement and job site detail.
Existing relationships within the flatbed carrier market

Nice To Haves

Background supporting manufacturing, construction, heavy haul, steel, or industrial customers
Experience with dedicated flatbed programs and/or captive fleets
Existing relationships with regional and national flatbed carriers
Experience using project management tools (Monday.com, Asana, Microsoft Planner, etc.)
Process improvement or operational leadership experience

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a dependable, high-performing flatbed carrier network.
Deliver consistent service execution across strategic flatbed freight.
Secure reliable capacity and successfully manage freight from load tender through final delivery.
Take ownership of strategic flatbed business.
Proactively identify service and capacity challenges.
Drive continuous improvement to help build scalable and reliable flatbed operations.
Manage high-volume freight with exceptional service.
Ensure strong execution from load tender through delivery with tracking excellence.
Excel in exception management and problem-solving.
Make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Build long-term partnerships with carriers.
Negotiate effectively while balancing service, capacity, and cost.
Strategically grow and develop a reliable carrier network.
Manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Document processes and drive execution across teams.
Communicate effectively with carriers, customers, and internal teams.
Proactively identify issues before they become customer problems.
Collaborate with teams and influence without direct authority.
Demonstrate a high level of accountability and ownership.