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Linehaul Allocator

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
English

Other Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Scheduling
  • Decision Making
  • Accountability
  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Detail Oriented

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Proven experience in linehaul allocation, transport scheduling, or fleet operations
  • Strong knowledge of Australian road transport regulations (NHVR, fatigue management, CoR)
  • Experience working directly with Australian linehaul drivers
  • Proficiency with scheduling/ERP/TMS platforms and Microsoft Outlook/Excel

Requirements:

  • Perform live allocation and scheduling of linehaul runs, including night shifts and last-minute operational changes, with real-time coordination with drivers
  • Ensure compliance with NHVR regulations, CoR, driver hours, and work diary requirements, and monitor incidents or disruptions
  • Liaise with major clients regarding pickups, deliveries, service updates, and operational changes; coordinate fleet availability and workshop scheduling
  • Maintain accurate records and allocation data within scheduling and TMS platforms; make time-critical decisions to minimise service disruption while maintaining safety and compliance

Job description

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

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