Load Planner - Oak Brook, United States - Hub Group

Hub Group
Hub Group
Verified Company
Oak Brook, United States

1 week ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Essential Job Functions

  • Focus on Safety, Service, Cost, Professionalism, and Respect in all aspects of the job.
  • Route Optimization: Develop efficient routes for drivers to maximize delivery productivity while minimizing fuel costs and vehicle wear and tear.
  • Resource Allocation: Assign work assignments to drivers based on their HOS availability, qualifications, and proximity to delivery/pickup locations.
  • Utilization Management: Monitor and manage fleet utilization metrics, including load volume, vehicle availability, and driver hours, to ensure optimal resource allocation and costeffectiveness.
  • On-

Time Delivery:

Coordinate with fleet managers and drivers to ensure timely pickup and delivery of goods, meeting or exceeding customer expectations for on-time service.


  • Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication channels with drivers, fleet managers, the customer, and other stakeholders to convey routing instructions, updates, and any changes in delivery schedules.
  • Problem Solving: Proactively identify potential issues or bottlenecks in routing and address them to prevent delays and disruptions in delivery operations.
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies, transportation regulations, and safety standards in all routing and load planning activities.
  • Projects and/ or Reporting Requirements assigned by Site Manager.
  • Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Excellent internal and external customer relation skills and ability to implement safety and compliance per company policy.
  • Ability to lead by example and foster collaboration within the workplace and also with the highest integrity, professionalism and respect.
  • Must continually change, adapt and be flexible in all areas of responsibility.
  • Must be highly motivated, goal oriented and able to complete tasks on time.
  • Must be able to multitask in a fastpaced environment.
  • Previous responsibilities related to load planning for commercial truck fleets. Minimum of 3 years of experience in the transportation industry including routing and dispatching. High School Diploma; Bachelor
- 's degree (in Business, Engineering, Logistics or related field) preferred.

  • Above average knowledge of Operations, Hours of Service regulations, and DOT / State Regulations within the transportation industry.
  • CDL is a plus but not required.
  • Proficient in Windows based programs, MS Word and Excel.
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