Load Planner

Job description:

At Contract Transport Services, The Planner is responsible for Coordinating fleet capacity needs with operations leadership and drivers; working closely with designated department personnel teams to manage and maintain customer trailer pools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan freight on tractors by utilizing capacity tools to determine location of trucks and available customer loads; tailor planning to meet area needs.
• Understand daily capacity needs/opportunities and pro-actively communicate to fleet manager and customer service teams
• Manage local drivers according to assigned area in the nation.
• Responsible for the booking of loads, the successful dispatch of planned loads and subsequent ownership of loads for assigned area.
• 350 solo miles per day or 600 team miles per day per truck
• TRPM goal
• Monthly budget goal
• Coordinate fleet capacity needs with operations leadership and drivers; work closely with designated department personnel teams to manage and maintain customer trailer pools.
• Communicate professionally, effectively, and timely with both internal and external customers/contacts regarding account issues.
• Work closely with customers on account issues and questions.
• Communicate professionally, effectively and timely with both internal and external customers/ contacts.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations.
• Work with Sales team
• Perform additional duties assigned by leadership.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person