Ivonne Lopez
Terrell
Summary
Driven and detail-focused Load Planner with over 12 years of expertise in providing exceptional transportation and logistics services.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Manager
Werner Enterprises
Dallas
08.2025 - Current
- Partnered with logistics managers to efficiently allocate driver loads based on freight specifics.
- Enhanced driver relationships through proactive engagement, addressing needs such as payroll and logging violations.
- Utilized various communication methods, including AS400 and direct interactions, to meet driver demands.
- Interfaced with cross-functional teams such as risk management and customer service for seamless operations.
- Assisted Dedicated Logistics Manager in ensuring optimal driver board occupancy.
- Complied with customer service goals to drive improvements in overall value delivery.
- Assisted with additional tasks assigned by management.
Regional Load Planner
Summit Trucking
Dallas
12.2023 - 06.2025
- Oversaw and executed load planning and routing for a fleet of over 100 trucks, ensuring efficient utilization, on-time deliveries, and compliance with safety and service standards.
- Coordinated shipment routing for customer loads across key Texas hubs, including Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and timely delivery.
- Managed key accounts including Tesla, GE, and Clorox, coordinating shipments and ensuring punctual pickups and deliveries to maintain service excellence and client satisfaction.
- Secured backhaul loads with brokers for inbound trucks during periods without customer freight, optimizing fleet utilization and reducing empty miles.
- Trained and mentored new team members on operational procedures, enhancing team collaboration and operational understanding.
Load Planner
Blitz Express LLC
Addison
05.2019 - 12.2023
- Scheduled and dispatched drivers to locations in all 50 states.
- Coordinated with brokers to ensure on-time delivery by tracking trucks, estimating arrival and delivery times, and recovering loads.
- Processed customer orders, planned and optimized shipments into loads and tendered freight to third-party carriers.
- Oversaw freight preparation to keep all regulations and client requirements satisfied.
- Communicated with management and customers by tracking, auditing and troubleshooting operational issues.
- Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
- Trained and mentored subordinate staff to enhance preparedness in executing loading plans.
- Updated company database with shipping information using Mcleod and Omnitracs to maintain visibility of operations for management.
- Provided detailed instruction to various customers and associates from other shifts by phone and e-mail.
- Planned and coordinated rig moves involving over 25 personnel to ensure successful execution of operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
JJ Pearce High School
Richardson, TX06-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security
DeVry University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Load planning
- Route optimization
- Freight management
- Driver coordination
- Safety compliance
- Customer relationship management
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Transportation Manager
Werner Enterprises
08.2025 - Current
Regional Load Planner
Summit Trucking
12.2023 - 06.2025
Load Planner
Blitz Express LLC
05.2019 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
JJ Pearce High School
Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security
DeVry University