Transportation Planner - (Harrison, AR)

**Job ID:** 431409BR**Address Line 1:** 2200 Forward Drive**City:** Harrison**State:** Arkansas**Zip Code:** 72602-0840**Position Status:** Full time**Grade:** 9**Job Description****POSITION SUMMARY:**Move freight in a timely, safe and cost-effective manner. Assist others in understanding and utilizing all resources to further enhance the most efficient method of moving freight. Analyze freight flow data and make recommendations for improvement to maximize usage of equipment and driver personnel.**ESSENTIAL JOB ASSIGNMENTS/RESPONSIBILITES:**1. Coordinate/communicate all line-haul activity/goals in a region, utilize projections and allocate loads to drivers, route freight to save on-time and costs, handle overflows2. Analyze freight flow details and determine trends to make recommendations for improvements3. Effectively educate service centers and drivers of policies and procedures outlined in driver?s manual while ensuring compliance of all applicable laws/regulations4.