First Star Logistics

First Star Logistics, LLC. is an experienced global logistics shipping provider whose core business is the transport of your freight by arranging and securing space for your shipment between states and countries via common carriers such as trucks, railroads, and ocean liners. We also have an in house brokerage department, allowing us to service the entire country. We believe that our first responsibility is to our clients who depend on us to transport their shipment safely, securely and on time. We understand that the lifeblood of many businesses is the predictable flow of their products and supplies. Not only must our customers' shipments be delivered promptly and accurately, but we must be there for the customer to attend to every shipping detail for them so that they can focus on other aspects of their business without the worries of where their shipment is and when it will arrive. Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Research leads, develop entrance strategies, and qualify your prospects transportation spend to generate new business partners and individual and branch profitability Present multiple modes of transportation to your customer base, allowing yourself to build a complete transportation and supply chain solution for the customer Prepare rates and to prospective business partners and gain lucrative opportunities that will assist you in successfully meeting your monthly, quarterly, and team goals and initiatives Dispatch to your carriers, and properly update your loads within our transportation management system, ensuring all of your loads are following policy and procedure Consistently track and trace your freight movements from origination to destination, and take full responsibility for any occurrences while solving them both constructively and efficiently Maintain contact with your carriers, and any other parties that will be handling your freight to ensure the shipper and consignee are aware of any challenges or issues that may arise Continuously develop your carrier base allowing for optimal solutions for your customers Manage existing business accounts and continuously exude the highest level of customer service