Equipment Planner

The Equipment Planner is responsible for the efficient and accurate scheduling of trailers for a service center and its customer base. This role works closely with Highway Transport Management and outside equipment cleaning vendors to ensure trailer availability, cleanliness, and compliance. All responsibilities must be carried out in accordance with established company policies and procedures, including safety, training, performance metrics, and maintenance standards. While trailer planning is the primary focus, the Equipment Planner also supports day-to-day operations within the service center and communicates regularly with both internal and external customers.

Type: In-Office

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Croydon)

Salary: $56,000-$82,000

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately plan trailer assignments based on load requirements and last-contained restrictions.
• Maintain current trailer maintenance schedules and license/permit expirations; coordinate servicing with internal and external vendors
• Plan efficient trailer routing
• Coordinate trailer preps and washes with internal and external vendors
• Meet or exceed tractor wash thresholds (minimum of once per month)
• Meet or exceed performance KPIs, including revenue per trailer, truck-to-trailer ratio, and cleaning/processing time
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2 years of experience in transportation operations
• Bulk transportation experience preferred
  
  

Skills Required:

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Prior management experience preferred
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Ability to direct and manage employees and contractors
• Ability to follow established company policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of Federal DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations
• Ability to work effectively amid interruptions and competing deadlines
• Strong customer service orientation with both internal and external stakeholders
  
  

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Majority of time spent at the service center, split between office and yard settings
• Flexible scheduling required, including occasional weekend and after-hours availability
• Occasional travel to other service centers as needed
  
  

Commitment to Responsible Care®: Highway Transport’s Quality Driven Delivery Management System policy has been developed by the company’s senior management and serves as a visible commitment to ensuring the health and safety of our employees and contractors, protecting the environment and minimizing the impact of our operations on the roadways which we travel and the areas where we manage terminal facilities. Highway Transport shall comply with its Safety, Health, Environmental and Security Policy and Programs, Department of Transportation Regulations, applicable OSHA and EPA/State environmental regulations and applicable local regulations.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Highway Transport is a tanker trucking company that has been family-owned since 1948. When you join us, you become part of a family-orientated culture that values your contributions and supports your career ambitions.

We believe in taking care of our employees and ensuring their well-being. That's why we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you in every aspect of your life, including;

• 401(k) Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• HSA Contribution Match
• Wellness Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Disability, Accident and Life Insurance
• Discount Programs
• Paid Maternity Leave
  
  

Highway Transport does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.