Remote Load Planner

gpac; Manassas (VA); Remote; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Remote Load Planner to plan and coordinate freight loads from a remote location in the USA. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and profitability, with hands-on planning and coordination of varied freight types and equipment.

The candidate will work with drivers, dispatchers and customers to ensure loads are executed correctly, while complying with DOT and company requirements. Remote work is a key feature with DOE consideration.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight load planning and dispatch/operations.
• Knowledge of equipment, routes, permits, load safety and dimensions.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate freight loads with focus on safety, efficiency, and profitability.
• Determine equipment and transportation method for various freight types.
• Understand load dimensions, weight, securement, and equipment capabilities.
• Plan routes considering road restrictions, permits, clearance, and weight limits.
• Coordinate oversized or heavy-haul freight as applicable.
• Work with drivers, dispatchers, operations, customers and providers to ensure execution.
• Maximize equipment utilization and reduce empty miles.
• Ensure loads comply with DOT, safety, permits and company requirements.
• Anticipate transportation problems and adjust plans quickly.
• Communicate changes clearly to drivers and operations teams.
• Maintain accurate load and transportation documentation.

Skills

Freight load planning

Transportation planning

Dispatch/operations

DOT regulations knowledge

Remote work

Tools

Spreadsheet (MS Excel)

Job description

Remote Load Planner

Location: Remote – USA

Compensation: Up to $70,000+ DOE

Employment Type: Full-Time

We’re Looking for a Transportation Load Planner — Not an Analyst

We are seeking an experienced Load Planner who understands what it takes to move freight safely, legally, and profitably.

This is a hands‑on transportation position for someone who has actually planned and coordinated freight loads and understands that successful load planning requires more than moving information around on a spreadsheet.

We are not looking for a logistics manager or transportation sales manager. We are seeking an experienced routing and load planner.

The right candidate understands different @types of freight, equipment, haul requirements, routing considerations, permits, dimensions, weights, safety requirements, and the operational realities that come with getting a load from Point A to Point B.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and coordinate freight loads with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and profitability
• Determine the appropriate equipment and transportation method for various @types of freight
• Understand load dimensions, weight, securement requirements, and equipment capabilities
• Plan routes while considering road restrictions, bridges, permits, clearance, weight limits, and other transportation requirements
• Coordinate oversized, overweight, specialized, and/or heavy-haul freight as applicable
• Work with drivers, dispatchers, operations personnel, customers, and transportation providers to ensure loads are executed properly
• Maximize equipment utilization and look for opportunities to improve routing and reduce empty miles
• Ensure loads are planned in accordance with DOT, safety, permit, and company requirements
• Anticipate potential transportation problems before they become operational issues
• Make practical decisions based on real-world transportation conditions
• Communicate changes and requirements clearly to drivers and operations teams
• Monitor planned loads and make adjustments when conditions change
• Maintain accurate load and transportation documentation

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in freight load planning, transportation planning and dispatch/operations
• Strong understanding of different freight @types and transportation equipment
• Experience planning loads based on weight, dimensions, equipment, route, permits, and safety requirements
• Knowledge of different @types of hauls and the operational requirements associated with them
• Understanding of DOT regulations and transportation safety requirements
• Ability to identify the most efficient way to move a load without compromising safety or compliance
• Strong knowledge of the practical side of trucking and freight transportation
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented, but able to make decisions quickly when transportation conditions change