Load Planner

Load Planner
Location: Oklahoma City, OK, 73108

Position Summary
The Load Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating over-the-road freight movements to maximize equipment utilization, improve driver productivity, and ensure on-time service for customers.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan and optimize OTR freight movements based on customer demand, driver availability, and equipment capacity.
• Maximize revenue, reduce empty miles, and improve asset utilization.
• Coordinate load assignments and schedules with drivers, dispatch, and operations.
• Monitor freight movement and address service issues or delays.
• Balance freight while considering Hours of Service, home time, and operational priorities.
• Maintain accurate information in the transportation management system.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of transportation operations and DOT regulations.
• Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and transportation software.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.
• Two or more years of transportation, dispatch, logistics, or load planning experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and talking on the phone.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.