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Equipment Planner

Highway Transport


Job Location:

Philadelphia, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

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Type: In-Office

Location: Philadelphia PA (Croydon)

Salary: $56000-$82000

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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

  • Bachelors 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 Transports Quality Driven Delivery Management System policy has been developed by the companys 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. Thats 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.


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Highway Transport, a tanker trucking company based in Knoxville, TN, provides specialty chemical transportation. Our Promise. Delivered.

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