Load Planning Specialist – Freight Optimization

Xpresstechfreight; Tennessee; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Savings Account

401k with Employer Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Short Term Incentive Program

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

TOTAL Transportation's Load Planner at the Loudon TTMS Terminal coordinates freight moves by matching loads with drivers, prioritizing by schedule, value, and DOT compliance, and monitoring load status throughout the shift.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2–5 years in Transportation Operations or Load Planning, and familiarity with AS/400, XPM and Outlook. Attractive benefits and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2–5 years in Operations, Customer Service, Fleet Management or Load Planning in transportation.
• Knowledge of DOT hours of service.
• Experience with AS-400, XPM and Microsoft Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Match freight loads with the optimal driver based on load and driver availability.
• Prioritize loads by schedule, value, hazards, and customer priority; assess proximity and hours under DOT rules.
• Review load-to-truck ratio and report daily to management.
• Monitor AS400 and XPM for new loads and status updates.
• Coordinate with Fleet Management to resolve driver issues en route.
• Unassign/reassign loads and locate equipment to prevent service failure.
• Find equipment for drivers that break down and advise where to drop trailers.
• Respond to inquiries about loads from Fleet Management and customers.
• Search for missing trailers at customer locations and drop yards.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality for department efficiency.
• Work on TTMS site or customer location as needed.
• Plus other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-5 years Operations experience

Tools

AS-400

XPM

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

TOTAL Transportation's Load Planner at the Loudon TTMS Terminal coordinates freight moves by matching loads with drivers, prioritizing by schedule, value, and DOT compliance, and monitoring load status throughout the shift.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2–5 years in Transportation Operations or Load Planning, and familiarity with AS/400, XPM and Outlook. Attractive benefits and competitive compensation are offered.