Planner, Load

U.S. Xpress, Inc.

Chattanooga (TN)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Short Term Incentive Program

Pet Insurance

Company Paid Holidays

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Savings Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Basic/Supplemental Life

Job summary

U.S. Xpress, Inc. is seeking a Load Planner to assign freight loads to OTR drivers in a way that maximizes profitability and minimizes empty miles while meeting customer delivery times.

You will review available loads and drivers, prioritize by schedule, and coordinate with Fleet Management to resolve issues. This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work under deadlines.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
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

Match freight loads with the optimal driver based on review of available loads and available drivers.
Prioritize loads by time schedule and customer priority, considering proximity and hours under DOT rules.
Review balance of loads to trucks and report load balance to management daily.
Execute shift plans as directed by management.
Monitor AS400 and XPM systems for new loads and load status.
Coordinate with Fleet Management to resolve driver issues to prevent service failure.
Communicate service deviations to Customer Service in a timely manner.
Coordinate freight needs and market changes with Customer Service and Planning Manager.
Unassign and reassign loads and locate equipment to prevent service failure.
Find equipment for drivers that break down and coordinate daily availability.
Respond to load status inquiries from Customer Service.
Search for missing trailers at locations and drops yards.

Skills

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AS-400

XPM

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Who We Are

U.S.

Why U.S. Xpress?

Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you’re passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!

Medical, Dental, and Vision
Basic/Supplemental Life
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Savings Accounts
Company Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
401k with Employer Matching Contribution
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Short Term Incentive Program
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance

USX HEADQUARTERS

M-F 0700 - 17:00

Position open to remote: No

Grade: ES11

Compensation Range: 0

Who We Are

Relentlessly Delivering Big Ideas.

U.S. Xpress is one of the nation’s largest asset-based trucking companies. But the most valuable asset we offer isn’t tractors, trailers, or even our exclusive, cutting-edge technology. It’s the collective brainpower of thousands of visionaries and problem-solvers. Together, we are revolutionizing the transportation industry by providing innovative, custom solutions. And, here, we believe in the sanctity of a promise—both to our customers, and our people. When we focus our varied talents on reshaping the future of transportation, that’s what we call the POWER OF U.S.

Why U.S. Xpress?

Medical, Dental, and Vision
Basic/Supplemental Life
Accidental Death/Dismemberment
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Savings Accounts
Company Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
401k with Employer Matching Contribution
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Short Term Incentive Program
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance

Primary Position Purpose

To assign freight loads to OTR drivers in the manner that optimizes USX profitability and minimizes empty miles while servicing customer requirements for delivery and pick up times and meeting the needs of drivers.

Position Functions

Match freight loads with the optimal driver based on review of available loads and available drivers
Prioritize loads by time schedule, special characteristics such as high value product or hazardous materials, and customer priority. Review list of drivers available to accept each load for proximity to pick up location, available hours under DOT regulations, home time and training requirements, and factors impacting driver retention.
Review ratio of available loads to available trucks for assigned region, area or customer and report the load balance to management daily.
Execute shift plans as directed by management.
Monitor AS400 and XPM system for new loads and monitor status of loads assigned to drivers using the AS400 system.
Coordinate with Fleet Management to resolve driver issues in route to prevent service failure to the customer.
Communicate service deviations to Customer Service in a timely manner.
Communicate freight needs and market changes with Customer Service and the Planning Manager.
Unassign loads, reassign loads and locate equipment to prevent service failure or minimize service failure impact.
Find equipment for drivers that break down
Coordinate with Fleet Management on daily availability and PTAs.
Respond to inquiry about load assignments and load status from Customer Service.
Search for missing trailers at customer locations and drop yards using the AS400 system.
Repowers per SOP
Bobtail requests per SOP
Emails per SOP
Monitor trailer pool requirements and yard checks
Be detailed and concise in the duties and expectations of the role
Collaborate in-person with all levels of the organization to harness collective intelligence of the workforce.
Attend all in-person meetings and trainings on recent developments, goals, and objectives. Participate in such discussions by offering input and advice.
Regularly engage remotely and in-person with customers and potential customers to establish rapport, open communication, and expectations.

What We’re Looking For

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

1+ year in Operations including Customer Service, Fleet Management, or Load Planning required.

Knowledge of DOT hours of service and how they apply to a driver.

Skills & Abilities

AS-400, XPM and Microsoft Outlook Experience required.

Ability to be a self-starter

Ability to work in stressful situations

Work in a deadline driven environment preferred

Licenses & Certifications

None

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment / Physical Requirements – Normal Office Settings.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

U.S. Xpress is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.

This role will remain open until it has been filled.

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