Load Planner

What You’ll Do: 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. 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 en route to prevent service failure to the customer. Unassign loads, reassign loads and locate equipment to prevent service failure or minimize service failure impact. Find equipment for drivers that break down and inform drivers where to drop trailers after delivery. Respond to inquiries about available loads from Fleet Management. 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. Maintain proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the department is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Ability to work on an TTMS site or TTMS customer location site while performing the essential functions of this position. Other duties and special projects as assigned by management.