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Bill Gagne is a seasoned logistics professional with extensive experience in carrier relations, marketing, sales, and operations management. He has worked with various companies, including UCW Logistics, Epes Logistics Services, Inc., LTL Trucking Companies, Sun Delivery, Metropolitan Warehouse & Delivery corp., and Old Dominion Freight Line. Bill holds a Bachelor's degree in English and Theology from Providence College and is a certified Power Broker.

Credentials

  • Power Broker
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Experience

    • United States
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Carrier Relations Specialist & Claims
      • Jun 2022 - Present

    • Broker
      • Sep 2017 - Present

    • Carrier Relations
      • Sep 2017 - Present

    • Marketing & Sales
      • Feb 2020 - Jul 2022

      Identify clients seeking a dedicated team approach towards building well managed freight transportation program.

    • Account Manager
      • Sep 2018 - Feb 2020

    • Logistics Broker
      • Sep 2018 - Jul 2022

    • Account Relationship Manager
      • Aug 2018 - Sep 2018

    • Logistics Account Executive
      • Jan 2015 - Sep 2018
      • Greensboro, NC

  • LTL Trucking Companies
    • Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area
    • Actively seeking new opportunities in TL, LTL and Distribution
      • Mar 2014 - Jan 2015
      • Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

  • Sun Delivery
    • Thomasville, NC
    • Contract Systems and Information Management Consultant
      • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
      • Thomasville, NC

      Study process, information and product flow to determine most cost efficient methods for improving service performance. Assist in developing driver recruitment campaign, with specific emphasis on targeting the Latino community.

    • Contract Linehaul Operations & Warehouse Consultant
      • Oct 2012 - Jun 2013
      • High Point, NC

      Designed and managed home delivery warehouse operation, setup and managed linehaul schedule. Interviewed and hired OTR drivers and insured compliance with company and DOT standards.

    • Contract New England Sales Consultant
      • Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
      • Bristol, RI

      Market survey for B2B and Premium "White Glove" delivery services carrier in Greater Boston and New England

    • President
      • Feb 2003 - Sep 2012

      Third Party Logistics CompanyDeveloped freight management, auditing and payment company for single client use. Coastal Freight Management provided specialized freight management programs for DirectBuy, Inc. of Merrillville IN. Developed internet based program providing data entry services for freight bill audit and payment: negotiated LTL contracts with major general commodities and specialized furniture carriers; developed and issued freight routing guides to vendor community. Provided consulting services on issues from packaging, claims investigations and rate negotiation. Interfaced with over 125 franchise locations and 500+ vendors.

    • Vice President Sales
      • Mar 2000 - Jan 2003
      • Norwood, MA

      Developed 3pl capability for LTL and TL freight brokerage company. Designed and implemented 3PL web based interface for 3PL customers. Introduced and sold 3PL services to national market

  • Outsource, Inc
    • Hingham, MA
    • Vice President Sales
      • Apr 1995 - Dec 1998
      • Hingham, MA

      Third Party Freight ManagementMarketed third party freight management program to nationwide clients. Primary target was retail chain and catalogue market. Analyzed freight spend for clients, negotiated freight programs with LTL carriers.

    • Terminal Manager
      • Nov 1985 - Apr 1995

      Opened terminal for major LTL carrier. Hired and trained drivers, dock employees, supervisory, clerical and sales staff. Annually remained among top ten terminals in profitability (under 90 OR) and lower ten percent in claims ratio; grew terminal from 7-14-28 doors in 6 years. Managed work force of 50 employees.

  • Murphy Motor Freight
    • Greater Boston Area
    • New England NA Representative
      • Apr 1983 - Nov 1985
      • Greater Boston Area

      Representing St Paul, MN based LTL carrier throughout New England.

Education

  • 1973 - 1977
    Providence College
    BA, Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • 1977 -
    Providence College
    Bachelor's degree, English, Theology
  • Providence College
    BA, Humanities
  • Providence College
    Bachelor's degree, English, Religion

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