Logistics Fleet Planner
18 days ago
Bakersfield
Job Description POSITION SUMMARY Planners are responsible for ensuring that truck loads are planned properly to meet our drivers’, company, customers’, and contractors' needs. They allocate and dispatch drivers, communicate with customers to gather shipment information, schedule deliveries, and provide shipment updates. Planners is also responsible for managing driver schedules, tracking freight movement, and ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and company policies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Allocate and dispatch vehicles and drivers for the transportation of freight in accordance with customer requirements and company policies., • Negotiating with customers to coordinate freight for drivers. The drivers are, • Communicate effectively with customers to gather shipment information, schedule deliveries, and provide shipment updates., • Coordinate with other departments and external partners to ensure smooth and efficient transport operations., • Monitor driver schedules and ensure they are compliant with DOT regulations and company policies., • Manage driver assignments, record driver availability, and update schedules accordingly., • Track and report freight movement, delivery status, and other transportation data using computer systems and software., • Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner, including bills of lading, shipping manifests, and other legal documents., • Analyze capacity and allocate customer freight to available trucks and drivers, ensuring on-time delivery and customer satisfaction., • Provide support to drivers by answering questions, providing directions, and resolving issues related to equipment or other operational concerns., • Monitor and report on driver performance, including compliance with safety regulations, on-time delivery, and customer service., • Continuously improve operations by identifying opportunities for cost savings, efficiency gains, and process improvements., • Train and mentor new dispatchers and drivers as needed to maintain high levels of customer service and operational efficiency. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software products and Windows., • Ability to learn and use proprietary software, advanced keyboarding skills., • AS400 experience; a plus We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Company DescriptionWelcome to Mahal Bros Transport Inc, your trusted partner for all transportation needs. Headquartered in Bakersfield, CA, Mahal Bros Transport is a family-owned business with over 20 years of experience in the transportation and logistics industry. We are proud to offer nationwide services, specializing in both refrigerated and dry freight solutions. Whether it’s fresh produce, frozen foods, chilled goods, or dry products, Mahal Bros delivers on-time, every time. Our comprehensive transportation services range from local and regional deliveries to long-haul truckload services, all tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers. We cater to a variety of industries, ensuring that refrigerated and frozen food items, fresh produce, beverages, and dry goods are transported with the highest level of care and efficiency. At Mahal Bros, we are more than just a trucking company—we are a customer-focused transportation solution provider. Our dedicated team works closely with clients to design specialized programs that exceed expectations. Whether you need refrigerated freight with special handling or expedited delivery of dry goods, Mahal Bros Transport has the expertise and resources to get the job done. Choose Mahal Bros Transport Inc. for reliable, customized transportation solutionsWelcome to Mahal Bros Transport Inc, your trusted partner for all transportation needs.\r\n\r\nHeadquartered in Bakersfield, CA, Mahal Bros Transport is a family-owned business with over 20 years of experience in the transportation and logistics industry. We are proud to offer nationwide services, specializing in both refrigerated and dry freight solutions. Whether it’s fresh produce, frozen foods, chilled goods, or dry products, Mahal Bros delivers on-time, every time.\r\n\r\nOur comprehensive transportation services range from local and regional deliveries to long-haul truckload services, all tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers. We cater to a variety of industries, ensuring that refrigerated and frozen food items, fresh produce, beverages, and dry goods are transported with the highest level of care and efficiency.\r\n\r\nAt Mahal Bros, we are more than just a trucking company—we are a customer-focused transportation solution provider. Our dedicated team works closely with clients to design specialized programs that exceed expectations. Whether you need refrigerated freight with special handling or expedited delivery of dry goods, Mahal Bros Transport has the expertise and resources to get the job done.\r\n\r\nChoose Mahal Bros Transport Inc. for reliable, customized transportation solutions