Cooper Batcheler

Capacity Manager | Pricing & Market Strategy | Freight Market Specialist

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

About

I manage freight capacity and pricing strategy with a focus on spot quoting and day-to-day coverage across all modes of transportation. My background is in dedicated procurement and carrier development, so I bring a balanced perspective — pairing long-term strategy with fast, real-time execution. In my current role as Capacity Manager at Evans Transportation, I handle all spot freight opportunities for a diverse mix of customers. I’m responsible for securing coverage, building competitive pricing, and staying dialed into the market so we can move fast when it matters. I lean heavily on strong carrier relationships, market tools, and my finance background to make smart decisions that balance service, speed, and margin. I’m always looking for ways to improve our quoting process, build better networks, and keep freight moving.

Experience

  • Evans Transportation (On-site)
    • Capacity Manager
      Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

      As Capacity Manager, I lead spot market quoting and day-to-day coverage efforts across a diverse portfolio of customers. My role centers around delivering competitive pricing, securing reliable capacity, and navigating rapidly changing market conditions to support time-sensitive freight needs.

    • Strategic Procurement Representative
      Sep 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

      As a Strategic Procurement Representative at Evans Transportation, I lead long-term capacity sourcing and dedicated lane development across our managed freight network. I focus on building scalable, asset-based carrier partnerships for high-volume, recurring freight across all major modes — including open deck equipment (flatbed, step deck, conestoga), dry van, drayage, and specialized transportation. I support both live project rollouts and forward-looking procurement initiatives, aligning dependable carriers with consistent freight opportunities throughout North America. I support both live project rollouts and forward-looking procurement initiatives, aligning dependable carriers with consistent freight opportunities throughout North America.

    • Carrier Procurement Intern
      May 2024 - Aug 2024 · 4 mos

      Supported the procurement and carrier development team by assisting in active capacity sourcing, carrier onboarding, and freight operations. Focused on building foundational knowledge of transportation procurement and market analysis through hands-on experience across open deck and dry van freight. Key Responsibilities: Assisted in the sourcing, vetting, and compliance setup of new carrier partners to expand the active carrier network Participated in carrier procurement activities including booking, tracking, tracing, and distributing critical shipping documents such as BOLs and PODs Helped maintain strong communication with carriers to ensure service quality and resolve in-transit issues Conducted market research and supported internal pricing tools by organizing rate, carrier, and capacity data to inform strategic decisions

  • Financial Sector Junior Analyst at S.M.I.LE. Fund
    Aug 2020 - Jun 2024 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    •Researching different stocks and possible investments for the fund through software especially Bloomberg and the different functions and commands that go into an analysis of a certain stock •Learning different market trends and research methods through analysis of current market conditions along with consulting from industry professionals and professors with real world experience

  • Generalist at Clubside Cleaners
    May 2016 - Aug 2020 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    Performed multiple jobs when needed including customer service representative, drycleaner, delivery driver, and bookkeeper Gained communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service experience along with immense industry experience Small business and entrepreneurial experience including small business payroll through QuickBooks