Strategic Load Planner: Fleet & Route Optimization

Werner Enterprises Inc; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Other supplemental coverage

Job summary

Werner Enterprises seeks an experienced Logistics Coordinator to manage trucking assignments and territory planning. You will work with Customer Service Managers, Fleet Managers, and Coordinators to optimize asset use and meet service commitments.

The role requires strong communication, DOT knowledge, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while ensuring DOT compliance and efficient operations across assigned territories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required.
• 2-3 years of customer service experience preferred.
• 2-3 years of transportation experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of AS400 or PC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign trucks to loads based on customer needs and efficiency.
• Manage fleet production, home time requests, and related requests.
• Review territory status to maximize asset utilization.
• Notify managers of potential delays or issues.
• Coordinate day-to-day yard and terminal operations in territory.
• Ensure on-time pickups and deliveries.
• Maintain communications with internal stakeholders and drivers.

Skills

Communication

DOT regulations knowledge

Decision making

Multitasking

Typing 35-40 wpm

Geography knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Logistics

2-3 years customer service experience

2-3 years transportation experience

1-2 years AS400/PC experience

Tools

AS400

Job description

Werner Enterprises seeks an experienced Logistics Coordinator to manage trucking assignments and territory planning. You will work with Customer Service Managers, Fleet Managers, and Coordinators to optimize asset use and meet service commitments.

The role requires strong communication, DOT knowledge, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while ensuring DOT compliance and efficient operations across assigned territories.