Fleet Planner

Job Summary

The Fleet Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating freight movement to meet customer commitments while maximizing the efficient utilization of company assets and driver capacity. This

The Fleet Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating freight movement to meet customer commitments while maximizing the efficient utilization of company assets and driver capacity. This

• Plan and assign freight to maximize equipment utilization while meeting customer service expectations.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of assigned customers, freight lanes, shippers, consignees, and operational requirements to effectively pre-plan freight.
• Manage local driver fleet to increase productivity and driver utilization.
• Work with fright brokers to secured loads when needed to move company equipment.
• Coordinate with Account Managers, Driver Managers, and Operations to ensure freight is planned efficiently and customer commitments are met.
• Evaluate routing decisions, including deadhead mileage, and escalated exceptions when appropriate.
• Ensure all load assignments comply with applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations, including Hours of Service requirements.
• Review load rates, fuel surcharges, and accessorial charges for accuracy and alignment with company pricing guidelines.
• Plan high-security freight to minimize theft exposure while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Monitor driver Hours of Service and operational availability to assign freight safely and compliantly.
• Coordinate load rescheduling, relays, and load transfers to improve service, maximize driver productivity, and meet operational needs.
• Ensure freight opportunities are distributed fairly and consistently across company drivers.
• Communicate complete and accurate load information to drivers, Driver Managers, Account Managers, and other stakeholders.
• Support customers and drivers by providing routing information, directions, and operational assistance as needed.
• Collaborate with other Fleet Planners and Operations personnel to provide workload coverage and maintain continuity across fleets
• Participate in weekend coverage rotations and adjust work schedules as needed to support customer and operational requirements.
• Assist in after hours questions/issues regarding fleets assigned.
• Complete required regulatory and company training, including Hours of Service and hazardous materials training, as applicable.