Piyush Sharma
Mohali
Summary
Results-oriented freight broker and logistics specialist with over 10 years of expertise in U.S. freight operations, carrier management, and customer relations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Freight Broker
California Trans Inc.
01.2023 - Current
- Managed end-to-end freight brokerage operations for U.S. lanes, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Negotiated competitive rates with carriers, maximising profitability while maintaining service quality.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with shippers, carriers, and owner-operators to facilitate seamless logistics.
- Handled both dry van, reefer, and containerised shipments with consistent service KPIs.
- Worked remotely, managing logistics operations and communications with clients and partners.
Freight Coordinator
Amazon USA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Led freight operations department, managing logistics activities to support overall supply chain efficiency.
- Coordinated domestic freight and container movements across multiple regions, ensuring adherence to compliance and service standards.
- Monitored shipment status and collaborated with 3PL partners to achieve on-time delivery targets.
- Supported logistics optimization through route efficiency and carrier coordination.
Freight Broker
American Logistics Group
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Managed U.S. shipper accounts, negotiated competitive rates, booked loads, and optimised profit margins.
- Promoted from dispatcher to broker due to exceptional client communication and successful deal closures.
- Cultivated strong client relationships, resulting in significant repeat business growth.
- Specialised in LTL, frozen, dry van, and drayage freight.
- Successfully managed logistics operations in the USA.
- Adapted to remote operations post-COVID while retaining profitable accounts.
Junior Freight Dispatcher
American Logistics Group
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Coordinated carrier onboarding, tracked loads, and managed dispatch operations.
- Supported senior brokers in load bookings and expanded carrier networks.
- Acquired knowledge of U.S. freight regulations, documentation, and customer service practices.
- USA
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Science
Army School
Yol, Dharmshala, Himachal Pradesh01-2009
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Biotechnology & Microbiology
Chandigarh Group of Colleges
MohaliSkills
- Freight brokerage
- Logistics management
- Freight negotiation
- Rate negotiation
- Rate analysis
- Logistics optimization
- Load Matching (DAT / Truckstop / TMS Platforms)
- Transportation management
- Compliance management
- Carrier onboarding
- Customer Acquisition & Retention
- Client relations
- Relationship building
- Remote team coordination
- Communication & Problem Solving
- Microsoft Excel
Personal Information
Hobbies: Light cardio & weight training, Thai boxing, Learning new languages (Currently at French A2 level), Exploring business trends & leadership content
Custom
Available upon request.
Timeline
Freight Broker
California Trans Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Freight Coordinator
Amazon USA
01.2021 - 01.2023
Freight Broker
American Logistics Group
01.2017 - 01.2021
Junior Freight Dispatcher
American Logistics Group
01.2015 - 01.2017
Certificate of Higher Education - Science
Army School
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Biotechnology & Microbiology
Chandigarh Group of Colleges