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Job Title


Linehaul Planner


Company : McCain Foods


Location : Calgary, Alberta


Created : 2026-05-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Planning, organizing, and monitoring runs and deliveries in order to ensure the most timely and efficient movement of trucks and to minimize empty miles and wait times. How Youll Help - Identify required loads two to seven days out and organize for greatest efficiency. - Assign and line up loads and deliveries based on efficiency and information from Brokers. - Monitor scheduled runs to ensure they are on schedule and advise Brokers, Customer Service, and/or Planner in next region of any changes. - Oversee daily activities of Drivers and address issues (e.g. load refusals, late deliveries, poor customer service) with Brokers; elevate issues to Broker Services as required. - Planners are tasked with the safe ontime movement of freight between our customers and our terminal with scheduled and nonscheduled linehaul units. - Responsible for monitoring loads and trucks in a specific geography prioritizing and planning power to move loads to destination. - Communicate with drivers and brokers to execute plan. - Answer calls, emails and other forms of communication to drivers, terminal staff, CSR and other departments. - Monitor road and weather conditions and initiate required actions in accordance with D&R policy. - Complete various reports and documents as required. - Be an active part of the Linehaul Team and foster a positive environment of continuous improvement. - Other related duties as may be assigned. Your Skills & Experience - Post secondary education in logistics or business administration. - An acceptable combination of education and training may be considered. - Minimum of 3 years experience in a time-sensitive, planning and organizing role, preferable in the transportation industry. - Highly organized with exceptional ability to multitask and stay on top of current status. - Sense of urgency and responsiveness to changes in a timely and efficient manner. - Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook; experience with AS400 an About Day & Ross From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics. We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, weve been recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies. Weve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited. As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Accessible Canada Regulations and in alignment with our business practices, capabilities, and values. To apply, visit our Careers page at dayross.com. If youre chosen for the role, youll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. Youll only be contacted if youre selected for an interview. Job Info - Job Identification 23012 - Job Category Administrative Services - Posting Date 03/02/2026, 08:50 PM - Job Schedule Full time - Locations 3800 Westwinds NE, Calgary, AB, T3J 5H3, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr