Strategic Load Planner: Driver & Freight Optimization

West Side Transport Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

West Side Transport Inc. is seeking a Load Planner in Columbus, OH. The role involves preplanning drivers, coordinating relays, and ensuring timely freight delivery while managing trailer pools across regions.

Responsibilities include optimizing loads based on driver availability and transit times, minimizing deadhead, and communicating with customers and internal teams to meet service goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two-years’ experience in an over the road transportation Operations field.
• Two years post high school education or military experience.
• Experience with a Transportation Management System (TMS) and related software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preplans drivers based on availability, hours of service, and transit times.
• Coordinate relays between drivers to meet freight delivery schedules.
• Oversee trailer utilization and allocation within regions to maximize usage.
• Minimize deadhead and improve driver/trailer utilization.
• Communicate with customers and internal teams as needed.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Post high school education or military experience

Tools

Transportation Management System (TMS)

ICC/AS400

Add On Systems (AOS)

Job description

West Side Transport Inc. is seeking a Load Planner in Columbus, OH. The role involves preplanning drivers, coordinating relays, and ensuring timely freight delivery while managing trailer pools across regions.

Responsibilities include optimizing loads based on driver availability and transit times, minimizing deadhead, and communicating with customers and internal teams to meet service goals.