Job Opening: Load Planner/Route Planner

We have a direct hire opening for a Load Planner/Route Planner in Reno at a logistics company that specializes in both TL and LTL shipments with their fleet of 37 trucks that are dedicated to shipping lanes in 11 Western states. This is a 1^st shift opening.

In this role involves booking loads with brokers and negotiating rates for TL/LTL shipments, dispatching drivers, planning how loads are arranged and consolidated in trucks, and working closely with drivers to ensure on-time delivery.  

Direct Hire Opportunity – Be on our client’s payroll from Day 1!

Salary and Shift Information:

• Pay: $30-$35/hour
• 1st shift: 7 AM-4 PM; Monday-Friday (Be on call after hours one week per month; for this work, earn an additional $100 stipend)
• Benefits: Health, vision, dental insurance, paid time off, 401k plan with a 4% match

Job Duties of the Load Planner/Route Planner:

• Book loads for drivers outside of the customer network with brokers
• Book and negotiate rates for backhauls and head hauls with brokers, and update them on their loads
• Load planning and schedule drivers based on availability
• Data entry in the TMS (entering orders, New customers and/or brokers, and customer specific SOPs)
• Enter load and shipment data into the TMS and verify that all details are accurate and compliant
• Interact with customers and brokers via phone calls, texts, and email
• Assist customers with inquiries about shipment requirements and other areas where they lack knowledge or need support
• Update customers to address issues and delays that occur
• Reduce the amount of time or distance a truck travels empty without carrying a load
• Ensure tractor revenue per mile stays at the required level to generate revenue
• Ensure all shipping and receiving location details provided by customers and brokers are correct
• Keep records of freight rates, lane history, and other metrics for continuous improvement
• Dispatch drivers with their route plans
• Help drivers with dispatch issues, routing, trip planning, and handle emergency calls that arise during transit
• Work with each department to ensure all safety and maintenance can be performed

Job Requirements of the Load Planner/Route Planner:

• Have 2 years of experience working in the transportation/logistics industry.
• Experience with TMS software and Excel.
• Understand Hours of Service regulations that govern the working hours of truck drivers.
• Experience in load planning or dispatching within a logistics environment.
• Solve problems quickly and effectively under pressure.

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