Transport Opportunity: Load Planner

Load planner Current Vacancies

2007-01-09:

A load planner is responsible for the load or freight being transported by road.
They may work for a road haulage company or a business within a different industry that owns their own fleet of vehicles for the movement of goods.
The load planner must ensure freight is moved in the most efficient way possible, taking into account schedules, cost and health and safety.
Key tasks may include: assigning an appropriate number of vehicles to each consignment - planning budgets for the transportation of goods - planning loading and unloading operations - monitoring the movement of loads
reviewing load plans with clients to make adjustments where necessary.
Depending on the business, load planners are often required to work shifts on a rota basis.
The work is normally based in an office within a warehouse or haulage depot.
Load planners are employed by haulage, removal and courier firms, as well as the distribution departments of large companies.
It may be possible to gain promotion in large organisations to senior or regional load planner. Trainee load planners earn around 14,000 a year.
Experienced or senior load planners can earn between 20,000 and 25,000 a year. (Permalink)

walon uk

2008-03-18: Vehicle Delivery Representative required at Enable, Chipping Warden. Basic enhancement includes fitment of book packs, sticker kits, chrome ornaments, vehicle security and audio. With a fleet of over 500 car transporters and a network of 25 centres nationwide, Walon is responsible for over 1.2 million vehicle movements each year on behalf of vehicle manufacturers, fleet operators and dealerships. For general contact information, Walon manages the distribution of finished vehicles from manufacturing plants, import centres and distribution centres to the dealership or to the end user on its fleet of over 500 car transporters. Walon is able to offer a full Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) service manufacturer-specification before the vehicle is delivered to the dealership or end user. Walon's highly-secure vehicle storage compounds comprise over 500 acres and are strategically-located throughout the UK. At the core of Walon's logistics network is its sector-leading and bespoke Vehicle Tracking and Management System (VTMS) which manages vehicle information throughout each stage of the logistics process. The UK's leading supplier of automotive logistics Walon UK, has promoted two of its key managers on the company's Toyota (GB) contract. Continuous Improvement Manager and Depot Manager at Walon's operation at Toyota's Manufacturing site in Burnaston. New role involved with developing and managing Toyota's culture of Continuous Improvement which involves promoting Best Practice throughout Walon's managed Toyota operations. Workshop Operative having trained as a mechanic. Career roles of Team Leader, Workshop Supervisor and Workshop Manager, Technical Services Depot Manager, in Burnaston. Walon, which is part of the AutoLogic Group, has a team of over 130 dedicated technical service technicians based at Toyota's UK operations. Walon win major new Land Rover distribution contract. Walon team takes to the road for charity Industry associations ACEA. Our address: Walon UK, Boundary Way, Lufton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8HZ, United Kingdom, T: +44 (0)1935 429111 - F: +44 (0)1935 425291. Interested persons should apply to walon at http://www.walon.com/uk/ (Permalink)

Careers in Motion at the Department of Transportation

2007-12-21: Department of Transportation Careers in Motion. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) (http://www.seaway.dot.gov) Surface Transportation Board (STB) DOT can offer you a challenging career opportunity in many areas. Listed below are DOT's mission-critical occupations. Step 2: Review Job Announcement. carefully. Senior Executive Service (SES) DOT's SES vacancies are available on USAJobs at http://jobsearch.usajobs. USAJobs Benefits. DOT offers its employees comprehensive benefits and numerous opportunities to create meaningful change in our nation's transportation systems. Flexible Work Schedules Part-Time Employment and Job Sharing Professional Career Development and Coaching Health and Wellness Programs Jump start your career by participating in one of DOT's exciting student-centered programs. through several DOT student-centered programs, college students and recent college graduates are offered numerous career opportunities. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) 202-366-0227- Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 202-366-2513 - Federal Maritime Administration (MARAD) 202-366-4141 - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 202-366-1784 - (http://www.dotcr.ost.dot.gov/asp/dotpart/msi/dotpartmin.asp) (http://www.dot.gov/ost/ogc/org/interns.html) Research and Special Programs Administration, John A. Volpe Transportation Internship, Cooperative Education Program (Co-Op) In addition to its various internship programs, DOT also supports college students through the Cooperative Education Program (Co-Op). nation's transportation systems by working in the Department of Transportation? What is the Transportation Career Residency Program? development as you participate in DOT orientations, job rotations and group assignments. Desire to create a safer, simpler and smarter transportation program DOT is proud to support the Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF). http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/aaa/pdp/index.htm - DOT, in partnership with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund Institute (HSFI), recently launched the DOT/HSFI Next Generation of Public Servants Scholarship Program. students valuable information about DOT's mission, education and employment opportunities, and will encourage Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Dwight D. Eisenhower Fellowship Program. Answer: Application procedures and requirements vary from one DOT job to another, so please read each job announcement carefully. Question: What student programs does DOT offer? Careers Site Map. Interested persons should apply to careers dot.gov at http://careers.dot.gov/index.htm (Permalink)

Peter East Associates Ltd

2007-11-14: This course will equip delegates with the skills and knowledge required to correctly prepare shipments of dangerous goods for transport by air. Completion of the shipper's declaration for dangerous goods - Air Waybill completion - Locate information from all sections and appendices of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations - Correctly mark and label a package in compliance with Dangerous Goods Regulations - Certification & Revalidation Course - CAA & IATA Approved. (1 day) Correctly mark and label a package in compliance with Dangerous Goods Regulations - Define the legal framework for the carriage of dangerous goods - This course is designed to make delegates aware of the regulations governing the transportation of dangerous goods by sea. Understand the legal framework for the carriage of dangerous goods 49 CFR ? US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ? HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (DANGEROUS GOODS) REGULATIONS (2 days). DGSA Services, Many companies shipping dangerous goods by road are under a legal obligation to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA). CD Media Training Limited has launched an interactive CD "An Introduction to Dangerous Goods". Since completing this training Tina has delivered several courses offshore. Candidates can use the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, course notes as well as their own notes. We have divided the answer into four parts ? air, road and sea, dangerous goods safety adviser and air cargo security. In the USA, under 49 CFR, the renewal time for dangerous goods by air training is 36 months. Road & Sea, Q. What is the legal status of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations? Q. Which Peter East courses are accredited? International Air Transport Association approved. Q. Do you provide lunch for delegates attending Peter East training courses? Peter East Associates has established an international reputation for specialised training in the transport of dangerous goods by air, sea and road and air cargo security. Peter East Associates is providing in-house training courses from December 2007, and open courses from January 2008. Interested persons should apply to Peter East at http://www.petereast.com/courses.html (Permalink)