
Freight Broker Agent (1099 – Commission Only)
Distro
Posted 13 days ago
• Job Title: Freight Broker Agent (1099 – Commission Only)
• Location: 100% Remote — United States (Candidates must be based within the U.S.)
• Employment Type: 1099 independent contractor, commission-only
• Responsibilities:
• Manage and grow an existing book of business
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with shippers and clients
• Identify and secure new business opportunities
• Coordinate and oversee freight movement from pickup to delivery
• Negotiate rates with carriers and customers
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and service quality
• Track shipments and resolve operational issues as needed
• Collaborate with internal operations team (if applicable) or manage full cycle independently
• Compensation Structure:
• 100% commission-based (1099 independent contractor)
• Flexible commission splits based on level of independence and operational support:
• 30–40%: High operational support
• 40–60%: Standard model
• 60–70%: Cradle-to-grave / highly independent brokers
• Customizable compensation structure based on individual needs and business model
• No base salary or guaranteed income
• Requirements (Must-Have):
• Active book of business with current revenue
• Proven experience in freight brokerage (typically 2+ years, but performance-driven)
• Book of business generating approximately $20K+ monthly gross profit (preferred)
• Strong client relationships with portable business
• Ability to bring and transition customers to a new brokerage
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Key Considerations:
• Demonstrated track record of revenue generation
• High level of autonomy and entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong sales, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Ability to operate in a commission-only environment
• No restrictive non-compete agreements impacting client portability
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Distro was started with the growing technology company in mind. Our founding team came together to solve a big problem for both the company struggling to grow their technical teams and the experienced software developer looking to find a great place to work. In today’s rapidly changing world, we know that quality talent is not land-locked. Distro is a platform where companies can find and match with top quality talent in over 200 countries around the world, then interview and hire, and automate payroll.
Key Team Members

Munir Huda

Tito Grahmz

Jon Baltz

Sean Conway
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