Logistics Freight Broker Agents - Remote

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Kansas City, MO, Tallgrass Freight Co. has earned a reputation as one of the top freight brokerages in the country. As a full-service logistics provider with nearly 100 independent agencies across 40 states, we are proud to strike the perfect balance: large enough to be recognized, yet agile enough to foster close collaboration—where agents don’t compete against each other, but grow together.

We are a destination brokerage built for ambitious freight professionals. Our mission is to empower agents with industry-leading support and cutting‑edge tools, all while cultivating a people‑first culture rooted in partnership, integrity, ambition, and commitment.

And more comprehensive logistics solutions

Why Tallgrass Freight?

Award‑Winning Network:

5000 and Transport Topics as a top private broker

Consistently ranked among the best freight brokerages and best places to work in Kansas City

Agents are treated like partners, not numbers

A home for top-tier freight professionals who want to thrive, not just survive

Be your own boss with no startup costs or non‑compete agreements

High, uncapped commission splits (no delays waiting on customer payment)Performance‑based incentives, trips, and bonuses

Dedicated mentoring and full back‑office support

Access to a simple, all‑in‑one CRM system for customer, carrier, and reporting management

Provided tools like DAT, Truckstop, and a 120,000+ lead manufacturing customer database

Full transparency on shipment, carrier, and customer costs, plus your commissions

Comprehensive reporting tools to help run your business efficiently

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus HSA options

Retirement plans and professional development assistance

Are you an experienced Freight Broker or Agent seeking a commission‑based, remote opportunity? Join Tallgrass Freight and take your agency to the next level.

1+ years of recent experience as a freight broker or agent

Proven success managing freight from cradle to grave and built a book

A personal book of freight customers or shippers producing at least $10K GM/month

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tallgrass Freight Company by 2x

Full‑time

Truck Transportation, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Freight and Package Transportation

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...