Load Planner: Optimize Loads & Equipment Utilization

Transco Lines Inc; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Transco Lines Inc. is seeking a Load Planner to coordinate equipment utilization and ensure cost-effective movement of goods. The role operates in a fast-paced environment with changing demands, requiring real-time communication and decision making that impacts profitability.

The ideal candidate will balance tendered loads with available equipment, maintain strong customer service, and work closely with Customer Service Reps and Driver Managers to maximize efficiency and service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language skills: read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Computer skills: knowledge of TMW Database software.

Responsibilities

• Maximize profitability and utilization of equipment within company lane constraints and minimizing deadhead miles & increasing rate per mile.
• Interact with the Customer Service Reps for optimum load selection and communicate any potential issues affecting pickup and/or delivery.
• Maintain communication with Driver Managers and others throughout the company to ensure quality customer service and driver productivity by understanding driver availability, hours of service issues, special requests or any driver constraints.
• Manage and maintain trailer pools in all areas of responsibility and adjust pools as necessary to provide maximum trailer utilization.
• Communication with Brokers regarding committed loads on any issues regarding broker freight.

Skills

Job Knowledge

Use of Technology

Communications

Managing Customer Focus

Teamwork

Accountability/Metrics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years related experience

Tools

TMW Database

Job description

Transco Lines Inc. is seeking a Load Planner to coordinate equipment utilization and ensure cost-effective movement of goods. The role operates in a fast-paced environment with changing demands, requiring real-time communication and decision making that impacts profitability.

The ideal candidate will balance tendered loads with available equipment, maintain strong customer service, and work closely with Customer Service Reps and Driver Managers to maximize efficiency and service levels.