Top 524 freight manager Jobs in chicago il

Dray Carrier Buyer
DRT Transportation —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Freight Broker/ Customer Sales Representative
Sargent Logistics —Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Sales
- Customer service
- Paid time off
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Freight Forwarding Sales Manager
Konecto —Wood Dale, IL
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Truck Dispatcher (Load booking)
Sargent Logistics —Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- $55,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Dry van
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
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Assistant Buyer
Tootsie Roll Industries —Chicago, IL
- From $70,000 a year
- Overtime
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Freight Broker
Vista Trans Logistics —Glen Ellyn, IL
- $75,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Business development
- In-person
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
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13h
CDL-A OTR DRIVER — $2,000–$3,800 WEEKLY
ONE Holding LLC —Chicago, IL
- Up to $3,800 a week
- Temporary
- Dedicated
- Owner-operator
- Pass drug screening
- Fuel card
- Relocation assistance
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CDL-A Truck Driver - Owner Operator
Kenan Advantage Group —Chicago, IL
- $240,000 a year
- Owner-operator
- Hazmat Endorsement
- CDL A
Junior Account Manager
Novelli —Chicago, IL
- $45,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Merchandising
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5d
Operations Manager
Cutting Edge Machining & Automation —Addison, IL
- From $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Engineering
- Recruiting
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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2d
Carrier Sales Representative - 2nd Shift
Forward Air —Des Plaines, IL
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
10h
CDL A Truck Driver Eastern US
Heartland Express —Chicago, IL
- $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- No touch freight
- Dry van
- CDL A
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
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Manager, Intermodal Brokerage
Forward Air —Chicago, IL
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Leadership
Materials Manager
JEM Consulting Services LLC —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Warehouse
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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2d
CDL A Truck Driver Team 48 States
Heartland Express —Chicago, IL
- $1,518 - $2,190 a week
- Full-time
- No touch freight
- Dry van
- CDL A
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
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Business Development Manager - Outside Sales / International Logistics
Manitoulin Global Forwarding —Glen Ellyn, IL
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Communication skills
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Night-time Line Haul Driver 78 cpm
Ward Trucking —Chicago Ridge, IL
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Local
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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CDL A Truck Driver 48 States
Heartland Express —Chicago, IL
- $1,336 - $1,819 a week
- Full-time
- No touch freight
- Dry van
- CDL A
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
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Regional Category Manager - MRO, Consumables, and Equipment
DSJ Global —Chicago, IL
- $150,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
- Senior level
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7d
CDL A Truck Driver Midwest Regional
Heartland Express —Chicago, IL
- $61,000 a year
- Full-time
- No touch freight
- Dry van
- CDL A
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
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Dray Carrier Buyer

DRT Transportation -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $80,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Teamwork
Procurement
Logistics
Logistics
Freight

Full Job Description

About DRT

DRT is a leader in intermodal and ocean drayage, delivering integrated logistics solutions across freight brokerage, asset-based trucking, and temperature-controlled warehousing. With deep carrier networks and a strong operational presence in the Midwest and major port corridors, DRT moves freight efficiently and reliably for some of the country's most demanding shippers. Our Orland Park, IL office is a hub for our growing intermodal division — and we're building the team to match our ambitions.

Position Summary

The Dray Carrier Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing relationships with drayage carriers to ensure cost-effective and timely movement of import and export freight. Reporting to the Manager of Intermodal, Terry Armstrong, this role sits at the center of DRT's drayage operations — balancing rate competitiveness, capacity reliability, and service quality across key lanes. The right candidate brings hands-on drayage experience, strong carrier relationships, and the drive to grow within a company that is scaling fast.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, qualify, and onboard reliable drayage carriers to support import/export transportation needs across DRT's active lanes.
Negotiate competitive rates and contract terms while maintaining service quality, compliance, and carrier accountability.
Build and sustain strong carrier relationships to ensure capacity availability, especially during peak demand periods.
Monitor carrier performance against KPIs including on-time delivery, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate daily with operations, dispatch, and customer service teams to align carrier capacity with customer commitments.
Analyze freight market trends and spot/contract rate data to optimize carrier selection and cost efficiency.
Resolve carrier performance issues, pricing disputes, and service disruptions promptly and professionally.
Maintain accurate records of carrier agreements, rate sheets, and performance metrics in DRT's TMS.
Stay current on FMCSA, DOT, and port authority requirements to ensure carrier compliance.
Utilize transportation management systems and other tools to track shipments and manage carrier activity.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field (preferred).
2+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or carrier procurement with a focus on drayage or intermodal.
Import/export experience required; familiarity with port operations and ocean container drayage a strong plus.
Proven negotiation skills and a track record of building productive carrier partnerships.
Knowledge of drayage operations, intermodal transportation, and port/rail logistics.
Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS) and industry software.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for carrier and cross-functional collaboration.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret rate data and make cost-effective decisions.
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and effective in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Working knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, and related transportation regulations.

Preferred Skills

Existing carrier relationships in the Chicago market or major port regions (Los Angeles, Savannah, NY/NJ, Houston).
Experience with drayage operations at Class I rail ramps (BNSF, UP, CN, NS).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for rate analysis and reporting.
Established carrier network or prior role in a drayage brokerage or 3PL environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off and company holidays.
Real opportunities for career growth within a scaling intermodal division.pply chain management.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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freight manager jobs in chicago il

Dray Carrier Buyer

Freight Broker/ Customer Sales Representative

Freight Forwarding Sales Manager

Truck Dispatcher (Load booking)

Assistant Buyer

Freight Broker

CDL-A OTR DRIVER — $2,000–$3,800 WEEKLY

CDL-A Truck Driver - Owner Operator

Junior Account Manager

Operations Manager

Carrier Sales Representative - 2nd Shift

CDL A Truck Driver Eastern US

Manager, Intermodal Brokerage

Materials Manager

CDL A Truck Driver Team 48 States

Business Development Manager - Outside Sales / International Logistics

Night-time Line Haul Driver 78 cpm

CDL A Truck Driver 48 States

Regional Category Manager - MRO, Consumables, and Equipment

CDL A Truck Driver Midwest Regional

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