Load Planner: Optimize Freight & On-Time Delivery

Xpresstechfreight; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Basic/Supplemental Life

Accidental Death/Dismemberment

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Savings Accounts

Company Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401k with Employer Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Short Term Incentive Program

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

U.S. Xpress is seeking a Planner, Load to optimize freight assignments for over‑the‑road drivers. You will align loads with driver hours, location, and customer needs, ensuring on‑time delivery and profitable routing.

The role requires 1+ year in Operations (including Load Planning) and familiarity with AS‑400, XPM, and Outlook. This position is on-site at USX HQ with standard M-F hours.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in Operations including Customer Service, Fleet Management, or Load Planning.
• Knowledge of DOT hours of service and how they apply to a driver.
• AS-400, XPM and Microsoft Outlook experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assign freight loads to OTR drivers in the most profitable manner while meeting delivery and pickup times.
• Match freight loads with the optimal driver based on load details, driver hours, and proximity.
• Review and adjust shift plans; monitor AS400 and XPM for new loads and status.
• Coordinate with Fleet Management to resolve driver issues and prevent service failures.
• Communicate load status and changes to Customer Service and planning teams.

Skills

Self-starter

Stress management

Deadline-driven

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AS-400

XPM

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

U.S. Xpress is seeking a Planner, Load to optimize freight assignments for over‑the‑road drivers. You will align loads with driver hours, location, and customer needs, ensuring on‑time delivery and profitable routing.

The role requires 1+ year in Operations (including Load Planning) and familiarity with AS‑400, XPM, and Outlook. This position is on-site at USX HQ with standard M-F hours.