ASHLEIGH BARDEN
Summary
Results-driven freight broker with a strong track record of managing high-volume load execution across flatbed, dry van, reefer, and auto transport, consistently sourcing capacity, negotiating competitive rates, and driving revenue growth.
Experienced in handling live load volume in fast-paced environments while building and maintaining profitable carrier and customer relationships. Proven dispatcher with the ability to manage fleets of 18–20 drivers, coordinate routes and load assignments, and maximize utilization while ensuring on-time delivery and service performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Broker & Key Account Coordinator II
Acertus
01.2024 - Current
Broker & Key Account Coordinator II
Acertus – St. Louis, MO | 01/2024 – Present
- Manage full-cycle freight brokerage for vehicle transportation, specializing in auto transport and car hauler capacity
- Source and secure qualified carriers, negotiate rates, and ensure compliance with safety and service standards
- Serve as primary contact for key accounts, maintaining strong customer and carrier relationships
- Handle complex service issues, minimizing disruptions and ensuring successful load delivery
- Utilize TMS and Excel to track shipments, analyze performance, and support operational decisions
- Manage high-volume communication with carriers and customers while prioritizing service quality
Freight Broker/Dispatcher
Cayenne Express Inc
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Brokered and dispatched flatbed freight, managing loads from booking through delivery
- Sourced capacity using DAT load board and negotiated competitive rates to maximize margins
- Coordinated driver schedules, routes, and load assignments for regional operations
- Onboarded carriers and ensured compliance with brokerage and safety requirements
- Resolved real-time issues including delays, service failures, and capacity challenges
- Maintained accurate load details, rates, and updates within brokerage systems
Logistics Coordinator/Dispatcher
1MTX LLC
07.2019 - 01.2023
- Managed a fleet of 18–20 over-the-road drivers, coordinating daily operations, load assignments, and ensuring on-time delivery
- Sourced and secured freight using load boards, negotiating rates to maintain profitability
- Built and maintained relationships with brokers, carriers, and customers
- Planned and optimized loads to ensure consistent utilization and efficiency
- Handled operational challenges including delays, breakdowns, and service issues
Skills
- Freight brokerage professional with experience managing full-cycle load execution across flatbed, dry van, reefer, and auto transport (car haulers)
- Experienced in fleet management and dispatching, overseeing 18–20 drivers, coordinating routes, load assignments, and ensuring on-time delivery and driver efficiency
- Strong background in rate negotiation, carrier sourcing, capacity management, and customer account management
- Skilled in building and maintaining carrier and customer relationships, resolving service issues, and ensuring service reliability
- Proficient in DAT load boards, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook), with experience in data tracking, reporting, and analytics
- Knowledgeable in DOT and FMCSA regulations, compliance, and transportation safety standards Effective communicator with strengths in sales, prospecting, customer retention, and high-volume call management
Timeline
Broker & Key Account Coordinator II
Acertus
01.2024 - Current
Freight Broker/Dispatcher
Cayenne Express Inc
03.2023 - 01.2024
Logistics Coordinator/Dispatcher
1MTX LLC
07.2019 - 01.2023