Flatbed Pricing Analyst

LST Group LLC•Chattanooga, TN

28d•$5,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

LST Group LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Flatbed Pricing Analyst to develop, analyze, and manage pricing strategies for our flatbed transportation services. This role is critical to ensuring competitive rates, healthy margins, and strong carrier and customer relationships. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, familiarity with the flatbed freight market, and the ability to translate data into actionable pricing decisions.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in freight pricing, logistics analytics, or transportation, preferably with flatbed experience
Strong proficiency in Excel; experience with TMS platforms and pricing/analytics tools a plus
Solid understanding of flatbed equipment types, lane dynamics, and freight market drivers
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with load boards, rate benchmarking tools (e.g., DAT, Truckstop) preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze flatbed freight rates, market trends, and lane-specific data to develop accurate and competitive pricing
Build and maintain pricing models for spot and contract flatbed freight
Collaborate with sales and operations teams to quote rates for customers and carriers
Monitor fuel costs, capacity trends, and seasonal demand fluctuations to adjust pricing strategies
Evaluate historical shipment data to identify pricing opportunities and margin improvement
Prepare regular reports and dashboards on pricing performance, win/loss rates, and market benchmarks
Support RFP/RFQ processes with pricing analysis and bid strategy recommendations
Partner with carrier procurement teams to ensure pricing aligns with available capacity
Stay current on flatbed industry trends, regulations, and competitor pricing practices