Heavy Haul Solutions Specialist

Arrive Logistics • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

As a Heavy Haul Solutions Specialist at Arrive Logistics, you will support the growth of the company’s Open Deck division by developing accurate, competitive, and profitable rates for over-dimensional/overweight (OS/OW) and heavy haul freight. You will assess complex freight specifications, equipment configurations, routing feasibility, permits, and other cost drivers while helping sales and operations teams win and retain specialized freight business. The role involves close collaboration with internal commercial teams and qualified carrier partners, with a focus on timely, data-informed pricing and mitigating compliance, safety, and cargo claims risks.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience pricing, brokering, or dispatching heavy haul, OS/OW, or specialized flatbed/open deck freight in a 3PL or freight brokerage environment.
• Deep working knowledge of federal and state DOT permitting rules, legal axle weight limits, escort/pilot car regulations, and specialized routing restrictions.
• Ability to interpret technical load specifications and BOLs to make rapid equipment and pricing decisions.
• Advanced analytical and mathematical proficiency, including strong Microsoft Excel skills for building and auditing cost-plus rate models.
• Experience with specialized market intelligence and pricing tools such as DAT, Truckstop, or Greenscreens, and with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities in a high-urgency setting.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience.
• Familiarity with heavy haul industry sectors such as construction, energy, renewables/wind, agriculture, or industrial machinery.
• Familiarity with cross-border specialized moves.

Responsibilities

• Build accurate, competitive, and profitable rate quotes for OS/OW and heavy haul freight using step decks, RGNs, lowboys, multi-axle setups, and specialized trailers.
• Analyze load dimensions, weights, axle configurations, and engineering drawings to select equipment and verify route feasibility.
• Calculate and price permits, pilot or escort cars, police details, route surveys, superload fees, and travel-time restrictions into spot quotes and RFPs.
• Source competitive market rates and partner with carrier procurement teams to expand and maintain a network of qualified specialized heavy haul carriers.
• Respond to spot quote requests and RFPs within target turnaround windows while balancing quote win rates and profitability thresholds.
• Collaborate with Sales, Account Management, and Carrier Sales to set customer expectations for transit times, equipment availability, cost drivers, and operational lead times.
• Track quote performance, lane dynamics, and accessorial cost trends to refine pricing models, benchmarks, and quoting guidelines.
• Identify and flag regulatory compliance, safety, and cargo claims risks before load booking and dispatch.
• Use pricing tools, rate benchmarking platforms, and TMS software to streamline workflows and support data-backed pricing decisions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental coverage.
• Matching 401(k) program.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Office-wide engagement activities, team events, and happy hours.
• Casual dress code.
• Free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Company-paid holidays, paid vacation time, and wellness days.
• 100% paid parental leave for new parents.
• Referral Program.
• Relocation assistance and packages for employees who are not local to the area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level