Load Planner

Load Planner 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 1300 SW 38th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474 From $1 a year - Full-time ABCO Transportation 80 reviews From $1 a year - Full-time ABCO Transportation is seeking a self-motivated, experienced, full truckload Load Planner to join our team. The Load Planner is responsible for daily planning, development of new routes, managing fleet trailer pools, managing fleet requests as well as improving our fleet's overall performance.

• Schedule
• Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST
• Key Responsibilities
• Responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following: Responsible for daily planning and assignment of customer loads to the dispatch team.

Approve or decline CSR submissions for same day and next day customer load offers. Secure additional freight as needed through customer portals. Development of driver routes based on customer pickup and delivery schedules. Manage fleet requests for production, maintenance and home time. Continual review of inbound/outbound freight, empty/committed truck statuses and trailer availability to maximize asset utilization. Responsible for allocation of trailers to customers and geographic areas based on customer and company needs. Manage the day-to-day utilization of drop yards and terminals. Coordinate with Sales, Fleet Management, Customer Service, and Drivers to ensure maximum productivity, customer service and driver satisfaction. Plan and implement processes as necessary to improve routing and equipment utilization performance.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to provide effective planning to maximize service and financial performance Knowledge of national, regional and metropolitan geography and roadways Knowledge of DOT regulations including hours of services rules with ability to incorporate rules into daily shipment planning Ability to communicate with internal and external customers and business partners in a professional and respectful manner Provide detailed instruction to various personnel via email and phone Ability to develop relations with Fleet Managers, drivers, management and internal and external business partners Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required; experience with transportation management systems a plus Ability to read, write and speak English fluently; bi-lingual Spanish a plus High School Diploma/GED required •Company Benefits •Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, and LTD Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Holiday Pay Company matched 401k •About us•ABCO Transportation is a trucking company based in Ocala, Florida that specializes in nationwide truckload, drayage and refrigerated shipping.

ABCO has become a leader in the transportation industry by offering our customers the latest in technology while staying ahead of the constantly changing demands of the marketplace. We are always ready to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers with our responsible team of caring professionals, GPS mobile communication, and cutting-edge technology to state of the art equipment. If you are a dynamic individual that possess the skills mentioned above, we invite you to apply for the Load Planner position. Come and experience the difference with ABCO!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $1.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): What trucking systems have you used? McLeod? AS400, other? Please describe what regions you have full truckload planning experience and fleet size you were responsible for.

Experience:

full truckload planning: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person