Path 1
Sales & Brokerage
Build shipper relationships, learn how freight is priced and turn urgent transportation problems into long-term customer partnerships.
Freight Flex at UT Knoxville
Build Your Career With Flex.
Start close to home. Learn a durable industry. Build a career where initiative, communication and follow-through are visible.
Knoxville office · Close to campus
A national freight career with a Knoxville address.
Freight Flex is building its Knoxville team with people who communicate clearly, move quickly and want their work to matter. We recruit at UT Knoxville because Vols bring the energy, business judgment and competitive drive that freight demands.
Campus Recruiting
Keep the conversation going.
Share a few details so the recruiting team can connect your visit with the right early-career opportunities.
Career application
Take the Next Step
Tell us where you want to grow and give our recruiting team what they need to start the conversation.
Early-Career Paths
Find the side of freight that fits how you work.
Freight brokerage blends relationships, decision-making and operational follow-through. Students can see several paths without being forced into a one-size-fits-all role.
Path 2
Account Support
Keep customers informed, coordinate the details behind each shipment and help deliver the responsiveness Freight Flex is known for.
Path 3
Carrier Operations
Match freight with qualified capacity, manage pickup-to-delivery details and solve issues before they become disruptions.
Career Growth
The path, spelled out.
The exact pace varies by role and performance, but the direction is clear: learn, contribute, take ownership and help lead.
- Start
Learn the business
Build a practical foundation in freight, the tools teams use and the communication standards customers expect.
- Build
Own real work
Take on customer, carrier or account responsibilities with experienced teammates available when the situation gets complicated.
- Grow
Expand your impact
Develop deeper customer relationships, sharpen your operating judgment and earn broader responsibility based on performance.
- Lead
Help shape the next team
Strong performers can grow into mentoring, team leadership and market-building opportunities as the company expands.
Your First 90 Days
Learn it, practice it, then make it real.
A straightforward early-career ramp built around context, repetition, coaching and meaningful work.
- Weeks 1–2
Get grounded
Meet the team, learn the core systems and understand how a shipment moves from the first request through final delivery.
- Weeks 3–6
Practice the work
Shadow live conversations, learn the language of freight and practice the customer and carrier situations you will encounter.
- Weeks 7–12
Start contributing
Take on real responsibilities with coaching nearby, then build confidence through repetition, feedback and visible wins.
Why Freight
Every industry depends on what happens between pickup and delivery.
Retail, manufacturing, healthcare, food, energy and construction all rely on logistics. That variety makes freight a practical place to build broad business judgment early.
1,200,000+ Shipments coordinated
50 States covered
No. 204 2026 Inc. 5000
Benefits & Support
Ask direct questions. Get clear answers.
Compensation and benefits can vary by position, so this page sets expectations without replacing the current job posting or recruiting conversation.
Performance Matters
Freight rewards initiative, follow-through and measurable results. Current compensation details are provided with each open role.
Benefits That Support You
Eligible roles include a competitive benefits package. Recruiting will walk through the current plan during the hiring process.
A Team You Can Reach
Work close to experienced freight professionals in a collaborative Knoxville office where questions get answered.
A Day in the Life
What the desk actually looks like.
The work changes with the freight, but the rhythm combines planning, conversations, fast decisions and clean follow-through.
- 8:00 a.m.
Set the board
Review active shipments, overnight updates and the priorities that need attention first.
- 9:00 a.m.
Build relationships
Connect with customers or carriers, learn what they need and move the next opportunity forward.
- 1:00 p.m.
Make freight happen
Quote, coordinate and monitor shipments while keeping every stakeholder informed.
- 4:30 p.m.
Close the loop
Confirm tomorrow’s priorities, update the team and make sure customers know where their freight stands.
Questions, Answered
What students ask at the table.
Do I need freight or logistics experience?
Not for every early-career role. Freight knowledge can be taught; communication, curiosity, coachability and consistent follow-through matter from day one.
What majors are a good fit?
Business, logistics, supply chain, marketing, communications and analytics all translate well, but Freight Flex considers candidates from any major who can learn quickly and communicate clearly.
What happens after I share my information?
Once the recruiting form is connected, the Freight Flex team will use your school and event information to follow up about relevant opportunities and next steps.
Where is Freight Flex located?
Freight Flex has an office in Knoxville, Tennessee, giving UT students a local path into a national freight business.
Can I talk with someone before applying?
Yes. Use the recruiting contact link on this page and mention UT Knoxville so the team can route your message to the right person.
Next Steps for UT Knoxville Students