I am a 36 year veteran of the Trucking and Logistics Industry, seeking a position in Operations Management to continue my career with a strong, stable company in which my Extensive knowledge and experience will be an asset in a long term position, with potential for growth and advancement. I have strong computer and phone skills, extensive geographic and interstate system knowledge, diverse fleet management experience with refrigerated produce and frozen foods, dry van, flatbed and over dimensional cargo.
• Extensive experience and training in Trucking operations, driver management, customer service,
3rd party logistics and DOT compliance.
• Broad base of industry and geographic knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills, detail oriented, multitasking and time management skills.
• Experience writing company policies, recruiting and employee orientation, rate negotiations, carrier compliance, customer relations and retention, driver and personnel management, fleet management and operations, safety and DOT compliance.
Resume:
Professional Driver
Team Operation
March 2013 to February 2024
48 state tractor trailer, refrigerated and high value product
• Safe on time operation of tractor trailer in varying conditions and environments.
• Achieved an outstanding customer service record.
• Performed daily equipment inspections, route and trip planning.
Logistics Sales Coordinator
Giant Transport Services-Zephyrhills, FL
December 2011 to July 2012
Fleet Manager and Sales Coordinator
• Fast paced team environment with heavy phone and computer work.
• Provided on the spot customer service to national and regional customers and carriers.
• Daily sales presentations to potential customers, carrier recruitment.
Sharp Transport-Nashville, TN
December 2009 to October 2011
Professional OTR Driver
• Safe, on time pickup and delivery of customer product to warehouse and distribution facilities.
• Responsible for cargo and equipment security.
• Route and load pre-planning, LTL produce and general dry freight.
Owner / Operations Manager
Crusader Transport-Columbia, TN
December 2004 to July 2009
Independent owner operator of 48 state refrigerated carrier.
• Managed all aspects of the company operations department with two employees.
• Set company policies, reviewed and maintained compliance with changing DOT regulations and
required documentation.
• Negotiated profitable rates and established service lanes that increased company revenue.
Export Logistics Coordinator
CP Ships-Tampa, FL
February 2003 to March 2004
Export Logistics Coordinator for the Port of New Orleans.
• Worked closely within a 3rd party logistics team environment to ensure safe and expeditious movement
of export cargos via network of truck and rail carriers.
• Established relationships with internal and external customers, carriers and port personnel.
• Introduced cost saving measures that improved efficiency and service within the department.
Night Operations Manager
DC Auto Transport-Pinellas Park, FL
September 2001 to March 2004
Managed night operations for regional automotive transport fleet.
• Coordinated dispatch, customer service and driver management.
• Established on site customer relationships, increased equipment and driver efficiency and
accountability.
• Monitored driver performance, maintenance schedules and conducted operational audits.
Operations Manager
After Dark Trucking-Mount Vernon, MO
April 1997 to August 2001
Managed operations department of 48 state dry and refrigerated carrier.
• Responsible for dispatch, sales, customer relations, driver management and DOT compliance.
• Developed and implemented company safety and driver policies.
• Established new customer relationships and operating lanes that increased revenue and profitability.
Fleet Manager
Rising Fenix Inc-Mount Vernon, MO
November 1995 to March 1997
Lead Fleet Manager for 70+ unit, 48 state refrigerated carrier.
• Supervised daily activity of 2 Driver Managers and 70+ drivers.
• Worked closely with Safety and Human Resources departments to develop and conduct new hire
orientation procedures.
• Established new relationships with third party logistics companies that significantly decreased driver
and equipment downtime.
Education:
US Navy Technical School in Electronics
U.S. Navy Technical School - Millington, TN
May 1983 to November 1983
High school diploma
Tarpon Springs High School - Tarpon Springs, FL
1979 to 1982