Matthew Schanski
Uber Freight
Rockford,MI
10
years of professional experience
Carrier sales professional with 10+ years of experience owning high-volume freight operations and managing enterprise-level customer relationships within the 3PL industry. Proven track record of overseeing $50M+ in freight spend, influencing $1M+ in cost savings, and negotiating ~$300 margins on truck load shipments including dryvan, reefer, flatbed, LTL, hazmat and tanker endorsed loads. Skilled in customer communication, escalation management, SOP development, carrier relationship building, negotiating and cross-functional leadership to drive service excellence and long-term account growth.
Work History
Carrier Sales Representative
1 Month- Manage 25+ loads weekly across dry van, reefer, hazmat, and tanker freight.
- Negotiate carrier rates to maximize profitability, averaging ~$300 profit per load in July.
- Source and secure carrier capacity using DAT and Uber Freight’s TMS and proprietary platforms.
- Analyze market rates and lane conditions to make cost-effective carrier and pricing decisions.
- Build and maintain carrier relationships to ensure reliable capacity and service.
- Coordinate with carriers and internal teams to manage pickups, deliveries, and service issues.
- Manage multiple shipments while maintaining accurate documentation and timely communication.
Logistics Specialist Lead
4 Years 10 Months- Serve as primary point of contact for 2 enterprise accounts representing ~$50M in annual freight spend, owning day-to-day customer relationships and overall account performance
- Led and developed team of 4 account support specialists, delegated workload, coached performance, ensured alignment with customer expectations
- Lead all customer communication, including proactive updates, service issue resolution, and escalation management in high-pressure situations
- Influence $1M+ in freight cost savings (2025) through carrier optimization, routing strategy, and continuous process improvements
- Oversaw and developed network of ~90 carriers, ensured capacity and service reliability to meet customer expectations
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure consistent execution and on-time delivery performance
- Create and refine operational processes and workflows to improve efficiency and support account scalability
- Coordinate expedited and recovery shipments to prevent production disruptions and maintain customer trust
- Analyzed shipment and cost data to identify trends and support strategic account decisions
Freight Brokerage (LMSL Team)
5 Years 2 Months- Coordinated high-volume freight operations for enterprise accounts, including Glanbia Foods and Sun Chemical, enhancing stakeholder collaboration
- Liaised between customers, vendors, and carriers to ensure effective communication and execution of freight operations
- Tracked shipments end-to-end and proactively resolved service issues, ensuring consistent delivery performance
- Built and maintained carrier relationships to support dedicated lanes and improve service consistency
- Ensured accurate documentation and compliance for all freight movements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology, Cognition and Neuroscience
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education & K-12 Mathematics
Skills
High-Volume Logistics Operations
Carrier & Network Management
SOP Creation & Process Improvement
Data Analysis (Excel
SAP
TMS)
Customer Relationship Management
Strategic Account Development
Escalation Management
Cross-Functional Coordination
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Enterprise Account Ownership
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Carrier Sales Representative
Uber Freight
07.2026 - CurrentRead More
Logistics Specialist Lead
Uber Freight
08.2021 - 06.2026Read More
Freight Brokerage (LMSL Team)
Transplace
06.2016 - 08.2021Read More
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education & K-12 Mathematics
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University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science from Biopsychology, Cognition and Neuroscience
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