Fleet Planner

Koch Companies; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Companies in Minneapolis seeks a Fleet Planner to plan and coordinate freight movement, maximizing asset utilization and driver capacity to meet customer commitments.

You will collaborate with Account Managers, Driver Managers, and Operations to ensure efficient planning, monitor Hours of Service, review load rates, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Weekend coverage and after-hours support are part of the role, along with completing required regulatory training.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight planning and routing.
• Knowledge of Hours of Service regulations and driver compliance.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders (Accounts, Drivers, Operations).

Responsibilities

• Plan and assign freight to maximize equipment utilization while meeting customer service expectations.
• Develop and maintain understanding of customers, freight lanes, shippers, consignees, and requirements to pre-plan freight.
• Manage local driver fleet to increase productivity and driver utilization.
• Work with freight brokers to secure loads when needed to move company equipment.
• Coordinate with Account Managers, Driver Managers, and Operations to ensure freight is planned efficiently and customer commitments are met.
• Review routing decisions, including deadhead mileage and escalated exceptions.
• Ensure load assignments comply with applicable regulations, including Hours of Service.
• Review load rates and accessorial charges for accuracy and alignment with pricing guidelines.
• Plan high-security freight to minimize theft exposure while maintaining efficiency.
• Monitor driver Hours of Service and availability to assign freight safely.
• Coordinate load rescheduling, relays, and transfers to meet operational needs.
• Distribute opportunities fairly across drivers.
• Communicate complete load information to drivers and stakeholders.
• Support customers and drivers with routing information and operational assistance.
• Collaborate with other Fleet Planners to provide coverage across fleets.
• Participate in weekend rotations and after-hours support.

Skills

Freight planning

Routing optimization

Driver utilization

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

Tools

TMS software

GPS routing tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Fleet Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating freight movement to meet customercommitments while maximizing the efficient utilization of company assets and driver capacity. This

The Fleet Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating freight movement to meet customercommitments while maximizing the efficient utilization of company assets and driver capacity. This

Essential Job Functions

• Plan and assign freight to maximize equipment utilization while meeting customer service expectations.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of assigned customers, freight lanes, shippers, consignees, and operational requirements to effectively pre-plan freight.
• Manage local driver fleet to increase productivity and driver utilization.
• Work with fright brokers to secured loads when needed to move company equipment.
• Coordinate with Account Managers, Driver Managers, and Operations to ensure freight is planned efficiently and customer commitments are met.
• Evaluate routing decisions, including deadhead mileage, and escalated exceptions when appropriate.
• Ensure all load assignments comply with applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations, including Hours of Service requirements.
• Review load rates, fuel surcharges, and accessorial charges for accuracy and alignment with company pricing guidelines.
• Plan high-security freight to minimize theft exposure while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Monitor driver Hours of Service and operational availability to assign freight safely and compliantly.
• Coordinate load rescheduling, relays, and load transfers to improve service, maximize driver productivity, and meet operational needs.
• Ensure freight opportunities are distributed fairly and consistently across company drivers.
• Communicate complete and accurate load information to drivers, Driver Managers, Account Managers, and other stakeholders.
• Support customers and drivers by providing routing information, directions, and operational assistance as needed.
• Collaborate with other Fleet Planners and Operations personnel to provide workload coverage and maintain continuity across fleets
• Participate in weekend coverage rotations and adjust work schedules as needed to support customer and operational requirements.
• Assist in afterhours questions/issues regarding fleets assigned.
• Complete required regulatory and company training, including Hours of Service and hazardous materials training, as applicable.