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Traffic Planner

Traffic Planner in Derby

Derby Full-Time No home office possible
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Coyote Logistics

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 for more information and connect with RXO on , , , , and .

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

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

    • Coyote Logistics

    Contact Detail:

    Coyote Logistics Recruiting Team

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    Traffic Planner in Derby
    Coyote Logistics
    Location: Derby
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