Linehaul Allocator
2/19/2026
The role involves performing live allocation and scheduling of linehaul transport runs, managing real-time operational changes, and communicating directly with drivers regarding routes and fatigue management. Responsibilities also include ensuring strict compliance with Australian road transport regulations like NHVR and CoR.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
51-200 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
Our client is a highly respected national logistics provider operating major freight corridors across Australia. With a modern fleet and an advanced Transport Management System (TMS), they are known for efficiency, reliability, and strong compliance standards.
They are now looking for a Linehaul Allocator to support real-time allocation, scheduling, and coordination of linehaul transport operations, requiring strong regulatory knowledge, fast decision-making, and direct communication with drivers and key clients.
Job/Role Responsibilities:
- Perform live allocation and scheduling of linehaul runs, including night shifts and last-minute operational changes.
- Communicate directly with drivers regarding run allocation, route changes, rest breaks, and fatigue management.
- Ensure full compliance with NHVR regulations, Chain of Responsibility (CoR), driver hours, and work diary requirements.
- Liaise with major clients regarding pickups, deliveries, service updates, and operational changes.
- Monitor live operations and respond to incidents such as breakdowns, delays, accidents, or route disruptions.
- Coordinate fleet availability, including mechanical issues and workshop scheduling.
- Make time-critical decisions to minimise service disruption while maintaining safety and compliance.
- Maintain accurate operational records and allocation data within scheduling and TMS platforms.
- Proven experience in linehaul allocation, transport scheduling, or fleet operations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Australian road transport regulations, including NHVR and fatigue management.
- Experience working directly with Australian linehaul drivers.
- Strong operational decision-making skills under pressure.
- Excellent verbal communication skills for real-time coordination.
- High attention to detail and strong accountability.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
- Experience with scheduling, allocation tools, and ERP/TMS platforms.
- Flexible availability to support Australian business hours, including potential night shifts.
- Permanent work-from-home set-up
- Dayshift (Australian business hours)
- Full-time job
- HMO
- Annual leave
- 13th-month pay
- With Government Mandated Benefits
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