Accelerate your career at RXO
RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we’re revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods seamlessly across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond—creating smarter, more sustainable supply chains for a global economy. The company is globally headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. regionally headquartered in Amsterdam, NL. Visit RXO.com for more information and connect with RXO on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
Compensation for this role is 30,000-35,000
How You’ll have an Impact:
As a Fleet Planner at RXO Derby, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. You will independently manage daily planning of vehicle movements using cost-effective strategies and ensure compliance with safety and legal standards. Your efforts will directly contribute to maintaining fleet availability, reducing costs, and supporting high service performance in a fast-paced logistics environment.
Essential Functions:
- Plan efficient routes and driver schedules using Qargo TMS to optimize LTL and FTL deliveries
- Understand national road networks, regional traffic patterns, and route constraints.
- Apply UK/EU rules on driver working hours, breaks, and tachograph usage.
- Assign jobs to drivers based on route viability, vehicle type, and driver availability.
- Record issues (e.g. delays, breakdowns, complaints) against jobs when needed.
- Brief drivers on hours, routes, and locations; provide real-time support.
- React quickly to road closures, weather, delays, or staff changes.
- Liaise with subcontractors, agencies, and external partners.
- Report on vehicle/trailer availability, maintenance, and driver schedules.
Essential Competencies:
Skills
Language Requirements
- Strong decision-making and commercial judgment in time-sensitive, peak-demand environments
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to communicate across all levels of the organization
- Familiar with VOSA legislation, including tachograph and working time directive compliance
- Demonstrated to thrive under pressure in fast-changing, operationally complex environments
- Ability to speak English fluently
Preferred Education & Experience:
- 3–5 years in logistics, ideally with experience in fleet or transport planning systems
Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer.
Why Join Us:
Our Benefits
Free access to internal e-learning platform to grow in your profession and gain new skills
Comprehensive benefits package (Smart Hive retail discount platform, group life insurance)
Free confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with qualified counsellors
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Diverse and Inclusive environment
Community Service Day
Internal Career Growth Programs
Our company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure that all recruitment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other protected status. All candidates will be considered based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We actively promote equal opportunities and strive to eliminate bias at every stage of the hiring process. Review RXO's European privacy statement here.
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