Area Planner Summary:

The Load Planner / Dispatch / Area Planner is responsible for booking freight, managing load planning in accordance with drivers’ hours of service (HOS) regulations, and ensuring high-quality service for our dedicated customers. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt to the fast-paced demands of just-in-time freight planning. 

Area Planner Job Responsibilities:

• Secure and book loads from existing customers, maintain load availability in key markets, and identify opportunities for new business.

• Efficiently plan loads and schedules to maximize driver productivity while adhering to HOS regulations, ensuring loads are delivered safely and on time. 

• Develop strong relationships with dedicated customers, understand their specific needs, and ensure consistent, reliable service.

• Coordinate closely with drivers to communicate schedules, update route plans, and adjust plans as needed.

• Work with the Operations Manager, Driver Retention Specialist, and Driver Manager Supervisor to identify and solve issues related to load efficiency, equipment availability, and route optimization. 

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HOS regulations and ensure that all load plans meet compliance standards.

Area Planner Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years in load planning, dispatch, or area planning within the trucking industry.

• Understanding of DOT hours of service rules and how to plan around them effectively.

• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key customers

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with drivers, customers, and the operations team.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-paced environment with accuracy.

• Proficiency with dispatching software and Microsoft Office Suite.

 What We Offer

• Opportunity for Professional & Personal Growth

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• Aflac

• 401(k)

• Wellness Benefit Program

• PTO

Who We Are:
At Giltner Transportation, we move freight safely while treating every load as an opportunity to demonstrate our high quality, dependable service. Our company prides itself on consistently providing service that exceeds 98% on-time throughout the country. Giltner operates 200+ state-of-the-art tractors and trailers of which we can track the location and temperature of every load via satellite. Our people, technologies, and business practices are among the best in the trucking industry and we strive to give our customers a simple and reliable shipping solution.

Giltner Transportation – The Better Move.

*Pre-employment reference check, background check, and drug screen are required for all positions within Giltner.