Schedule: FT
Job Type: Hybrid
Salary Type: Salary
Req #: 1248
About the Role
A Dedicated Tour Planner is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of operations for a subset of trucks within our dedicated fleet. This role focuses on optimizing routes, ensuring on-time performance, and maximizing operational efficiency while adhering to customer-specific requirements and compliance regulations.
What the Candidate Will Do
- Plan and Execute Operations: Develop and implement efficient plans for a subset of trucks within the UF Dedicated Fleet to meet operational goals.
- Driver Communication: Maintain daily communication with drivers to ensure routes are being executed as planned, address concerns, and ensure high performance.
- Route Optimization: Use UF's load boards and planning software to create profitable and deliverable routes that align with customer and operational needs.
- Collaboration with Account Managers: Work closely with UF Account Managers to provide fleet updates, track performance, and identify opportunities for backhauls.
- KPI Management: Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) including driver productivity, on-time performance, and revenue.
- Problem Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve any operational challenges or delays that arise, ensuring minimal disruption to service.
Basic Qualifications
- Industry Experience: At least 3 years in the transportation industry.
- Asset Management: At least 3 years of experience managing transportation assets (trucks, trailers, etc.).
- Planning Experience: A minimum of 3 years in planning and route optimization.
- Technology Proficiency: Experience using Microsoft tools and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Dedicated Fleet Operations: At least 5 years in the transportation industry, with a focus on dedicated fleet operations.
- Technical Expertise: Strong technical proficiency in transportation management software and planning tools.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills for managing logistics challenges.
- Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills to work with drivers and internal teams.
Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees
Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more. US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.
Illinois: The salary range for this role is $47,150 to $57,500 a year.
About Uber Freight
Uber Freight is a market-leading enterprise technology company powering intelligent logistics. With a suite of end-to-end logistics applications, managed services and an expansive carrier network, Uber Freight advances supply chains and moves the world’s goods. Today, the company manages nearly $20B of freight and one of the largest networks of carriers. It is backed by best-in-class investors and provides services for 1 in 3 Fortune 500 companies, including Del Monte Foods, Nestle, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and more. For more, visit www.uberfreight.com.
Candidate Privacy Notice
Uber Freight is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates. We collect and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For detailed information on how we handle candidate data, please review our Candidate Privacy Notice.
EEOC
Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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Uber Freight Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
433 W Van Buren St, , Chicago, Illinois , United States, 60607
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