Coyote Logistics has been acquired by RXO. RXO (NYSE: RXO) is a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions. RXO offers tech-enabled truck brokerage services together with complementary solutions including managed transportation, freight forwarding and last mile delivery. The company combines massive capacity and cutting-edge technology to move freight efficiently through supply chains across North America. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. Visit RXO.com for more information and connect with RXO on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Title: Traffic Planner
Department: Traffic Operations
Position Type: Full-Time Regular
Pay Basis: Salaried – Once Monthly
Travel: 0-5 days per year
Hours of Work: 40 hrs. / week
Shift times: Monday to Friday 13:00-21:30 (30 min unpaid break)
Reports to: Transport Manager
People Manager: No
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
- 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
Progression: Senior Traffic Planner
Preferred Education & Experience:
- 3–5 years in logistics, ideally with experience in fleet or transport planning systems
Do Well, Be Well
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
Important Notice to US Applicants:
Coyote is an at-will employer. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please view Equal Opportunity Posters provided by the OFCCP.
