Linehaul Fleet Optimizer & Scheduler

Followmont Transport; Queensland; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Employee benefits program

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Followmont Transport is seeking a Linehaul Allocator to own scheduling and dispatching our fleet across the country, ensuring freight moves safely, efficiently, and on time. This key operational role requires hands-on leadership, structured decision making, and strong relationships with drivers, internal teams and external stakeholders.

You will plan, allocate, and monitor linehaul runs, optimise resources, and ensure compliance with fatigue management and transport regulations, contributing to

Qualifications

• Experience in transport and logistics, ideally within linehaul operations.
• Strong geographical knowledge to optimise routes and resources.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, time-critical environment.
• Proficiency in transport management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of transport regulations and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work rotating shifts supporting both AM and PM allocation teams.
• Manage the linehaul fleet, including subcontractors, to ensure service levels and customer commitments are consistently met.
• Schedule, allocate, and monitor linehaul runs to ensure efficient pickups and deliveries.
• Plan and forecast resources to maximise fleet utilisation and improve customer outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, drivers, and external stakeholders, maintaining clear pick up and delivery requirements.
• Lead and support drivers, ensuring compliance with fatigue management, company policies, and operational procedures.
• Promote and maintain compliance with transport legislation, safety standards, and best practice.

Skills

Route optimisation

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Regulatory knowledge

TMS

Microsoft Office

Tools

TMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Followmont Transport is seeking a Linehaul Allocator to own scheduling and dispatching our fleet across the country, ensuring freight moves safely, efficiently, and on time. This key operational role requires hands-on leadership, structured decision making, and strong relationships with drivers, internal teams and external stakeholders.

You will plan, allocate, and monitor linehaul runs, optimise resources, and ensure compliance with fatigue management and transport regulations, contributing to