Experience

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  XPress Cargo, Inc.

  • Indianapolis, IN

  • Director of Operations

    • Feb 2013 - Present
    • Indianapolis, IN

    Direct daily Operations of a fleet of 130 trucks, oversee brokerage department and office staff. Implemented an annual budget and goals for $72 million operation. Improved CSA 2010 score by 80 points. Revised company guidelines and implemented Contractor and Driver policies. Resolved problems and revised existing systems.

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  Hostess Brands

  • Columbus, IN

  • Logistics Manager

    • Sep 2010 - Dec 2012
    • Columbus, IN

    Proven ability to obtain high performance levels from employees while establishing a pleasant working environment. Direct yearly distribution and purchasing of over $100 million of product. Oversee all transportation and distribution staff. Resolved problems and revised existing systems for American Institute of Baking (AIB) and British Reform Curriculum (BRC) certification. Set annual budgets and implemented cost saving plans of over $1.5 million during FY2012. Reduced yearly transportation cost by $100,000 using trailer utilization. Increased on time deliveries from 89% to 97% while decreasing cost over 10%.Decreased overtime by 10% with no grievances YTD.Turned fleet into second most profitable division.Initially hired as the Transportation Manager/Assistant Logistics Manager. Promoted to current position within 3 months of hiring.

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  John Veriha Trucking Inc

  • Indianapolis, Indiana Area

  • Terminal Manager

    • Jan 2010 - Sep 2010
    • Indianapolis, Indiana Area

    Started new Indianapolis Terminal from the ground up for Wisconsin based company. Total setup of terminal budgets, office location, office staffing, computer system, recruiting, training staff, development of new customer accounts, and direct daily operations.Recruited staff and trained drivers.Utilized People Net and E-Log training. Proficient TMW computer software.Reviewed and trained staff in CSA 2010.

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  GreatWide Dedicated Transportation III

  • Indianapolis, Indiana Area

  • Terminal Manager

    • Jan 2008 - Oct 2009
    • Indianapolis, Indiana Area

    Earned respect with a proven ability to obtain high performance levels from employees while maintaining a pleasant working atmosphere. Directed daily operations of a fleet of trucks and office staff. Resolved problems and revised existing systems.Reduced the accident ratio from 10.2 to 2.5 collisions per million miles. Reduced driver turnover rate from over 25% to less than 5%. Increased on-time deliveries from 87% to 99.5%. Increased revenue per mile by 32%. Developed LTL freight and backhaul freight.Supervised Operations Manager, dispatch, safety, sales and drivers. Responsible for accounts payable, receivable and budget. Figured weekly payroll and expenses.Utilized McLeod computer software and People Net. Implemented use of E-Logs and Macro system.

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  Perkins Specialized Transportation

  • Indianapolis, Indiana Area

  • Fleet Manager

    • Aug 2005 - Jan 2008
    • Indianapolis, Indiana Area

    Personally responsible for planning and dispatching one of the company's largest accounts worth over $10 million. Actively worked with planners, dispatchers and customer service to move over 250 owner/operators across 48 states and Canada.Increased Company profits by reducing deadhead by 6%. Kept fleet motivated to stay with current company to ensure low turnover.Utilized CRT computer system along with TMW software and Q-Com to communicate with staff and drivers.Developed LTL freight to ensure maximum use of trucks for company and driver benefit.

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  Shadow Trucking & Detailing, Inc

  • Greenwood, IN

  • Owner

    • Jul 1995 - Jul 2005
    • Greenwood, IN

    Obtained all permits and numbers necessary to start operation of company. Turned a fleet of 1 truck to 17 trucks and 20 trailers within 5 years of operation. Extended areas of previous company to include tractor trailer detailing, frame and body restoration, polishing, complete auto detailing and repair work to fleets of trucks and cars.Inspected and oversaw repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities to enforce standards for safety, efficiency, cleanliness and appearance.Detailed tractor trailers and autos for surrounding dealerships. International, Kenworth, Peterbuilt, Volvo, BMW, Volkswagen, Infiniti and Cadillac.Continued to broker loads and operate a fleet of 17 trucks.Oversaw safety regulations according to DOT and OSHA standards. Organized office to ensure employment files, tax and fuel information, and log reporting stayed in tact.Business earned over 2.5 million dollars after 5 years of service.Developed LTL freight, warehousing and home delivery service.