Linehaul Allocator
Our client is a highly respected national logistics provider operating major freight corridors across Australia. With a modern fleet and an advanced Transport Management System (TMS), they are known for efficiency, reliability, and strong compliance standards.
They are now looking for a Linehaul Allocator to support real-time allocation, scheduling, and coordination of linehaul transport operations, requiring strong regulatory knowledge, fast decision-making, and direct communication with drivers and key clients.
Job/Role Responsibilities:
- Perform live allocation and scheduling of linehaul runs, including night shifts and last-minute operational changes.
- Communicate directly with drivers regarding run allocation, route changes, rest breaks, and fatigue management.
- Ensure full compliance with NHVR regulations, Chain of Responsibility (CoR), driver hours, and work diary requirements.
- Liaise with major clients regarding pickups, deliveries, service updates, and operational changes.
- Monitor live operations and respond to incidents such as breakdowns, delays, accidents, or route disruptions.
- Coordinate fleet availability, including mechanical issues and workshop scheduling.
- Make time-critical decisions to minimise service disruption while maintaining safety and compliance.
- Maintain accurate operational records and allocation data within scheduling and TMS platforms.
Requirements
- Proven experience in linehaul allocation, transport scheduling, or fleet operations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Australian road transport regulations, including NHVR and fatigue management.
- Experience working directly with Australian linehaul drivers.
- Strong operational decision-making skills under pressure.
- Excellent verbal communication skills for real-time coordination.
- High attention to detail and strong accountability.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
- Experience with scheduling, allocation tools, and ERP/TMS platforms.
- Flexible availability to support Australian business hours, including potential night shifts.
Benefits
- Permanent work-from-home set-up
- Dayshift (Australian business hours)
- Full-time job
- HMO
- Annual leave
- 13th-month pay
- With Government Mandated Benefits