Load Planner For Class A Drivers

Now Hiring: Load Planner for Class A Drivers!
Compensation to Start: $23/hour
Shift: Monday – Friday / 7am-3:30pm
Responsibilities of the Load Planner:

• Accepts/confirms receipt of loads tendered through email or other electronic means.
• Uses various websites (i.e. LEAN logistics, Navisphere) to confirm receipts of tenders and update pickup and delivery information.
• Uses TMS open orders report to plan and schedule loads.
• Responds to customer inquiries for requests for information.
• Plans deliveries based on number of drivers, transit time, delivery time, and any other metrics available.
• Ensures timely and accurate input of information into Google Docs and TMS.
• Creates trips/routes in TMW and assembles other appropriate paperwork or documents, as needed.
• Fill in as Dispatcher as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1 year of dispatching class A drivers strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state transportation regulations.
• Must be proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Google Docs.
• Must have 1 year of experience in a TMS (TruckMate strongly preferred).
• Must demonstrate professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to multi-task successfully, be a quick problem solver, and demonstrate follow-through skills.
• Must be adaptable, follow directions, and maintain organized work processes.
• Regular and satisfactory attendance.
• Receives feedback in a positive manner with a willingness to learn.

Additional Benefits:

• Advancement Opportunities- No degree required!
• Merit increases for performance.
• Paid Time Off (Vacation – Accrued starting with first check, Sick, and holiday– after 90 days of employment).
• Holiday Premiums for holidays worked (no wait time for this benefit! If your shift starts on a holiday, you will receive a holiday premium even if you are in your first 90 days!)
• Low medical premiums for you and your family – The company covers 70%
• Paid Life Insurance and AD&D.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401K with Company Matching. (Employees own 42% stock in the company.)

Who We Are:
States Logistics Services, Inc. is a third party logistics company (3PL) specializing in all aspects of supply chain management. Started in 1958, as a warehousing and trucking company with two customers, we have since grown to a fully integrated provider of third party logistics services with an extensive client base. States Logistics currently has a combination of 13 public and contract warehouses in Southern California and Arizona servicing a wide range of industries. Our focus on service and operational execution has enabled us to be rated the "Best of the Best" within our customers' distribution networks. As an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) organization our employees are the shared owners of the company, and are dedicated to delivering exceptional levels of service to our customers.
Successful candidates will have to pass a background. We are an equal opportunity employer.

AD&D insurance, Paid time off, 401(k) matching, Employee stock ownership plan, Opportunities for advancement, Life insurance