Flatbed Load Planner — Revenue & Route Optimizer

gpac; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

GPAC is seeking an experienced Load Planner for its flatbed transportation operations. The role focuses on maximizing revenue, optimizing capacity, and keeping trucks moving, with an emphasis on direct customer freight. Onsite preferred, remote considered for a qualified candidate, with competitive base pay and full benefits.

You will plan routes, negotiate rates, use load boards, and maintain real-time updates in our TMS, supporting both OTR and regional flatbed lanes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on truckload planning experience, with flatbed load and route planning preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple trucks and priorities effectively.
• Experience with load boards and real-time updates in TMS.

Responsibilities

• Plan, optimize, and execute freight across OTR/Regional Flatbed division.
• Plan safe routes based on truck and load requirements and road restrictions.
• Maximize revenue per truck and minimize deadhead.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and drivers.
• Source and cover freight using load boards when needed.
• Negotiate rates on spot market freight.
• Maintain accurate, real-time updates in the TMS.
• Solve problems quickly in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.

Skills

Truckload planning

Route planning

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Multitasking

DOT/FMCSA regulations

Tools

Load boards

Job description

GPAC is seeking an experienced Load Planner for its flatbed transportation operations. The role focuses on maximizing revenue, optimizing capacity, and keeping trucks moving, with an emphasis on direct customer freight. Onsite preferred, remote considered for a qualified candidate, with competitive base pay and full benefits.

You will plan routes, negotiate rates, use load boards, and maintain real-time updates in our TMS, supporting both OTR and regional flatbed lanes.