Driver Safety & Services, Driver Coach

• Dec 2017 - Present

Driver Coach - Acting Director of DSS in Director's absence. Manage company commercial drivers (approximately 450 within COTC authority). Identify opportunities to improve business process, workflow, and overall departmental productivity. Reduce variable costs and expense by driving down claims and increasing production efficiency. Collaborate with departments including recruiting, maintenance, dispatch / operations and administration. Manage driver production, safety and compliance through daily audits, including routing efficiency, trip planning, fuel management, Hours of Service & time management. Adhere to DOT, FMCSA regulations. provide continued training by creating and implementing new training and development platforms for COTC DSS and the DASEKE network of companies. Audit data accuracy within internal TMS systems, utilizing KPI's, production, claims, safety and equipment reports. Utilize 3PL 3rd party logistics and management software to drive efficient and safe use of equipment. Initiate, execute, and manage appropriate course of action for claims. Process FNOL (first notice of loss), conduct investigations and post accident review. Monitor and support team and employee performance, collaborate and provide continuing education, retraining and/or corrective action as required. Implement and delegate individual and/or team projects as necessary. Ensure onboarding process provides qualified candidates. Review applications, ensure minimum standards achieved. Schecule, assign and conduct new hire training and orientation with preferred safe work methods, following state and federal regulation and company policy. Show less

Owner

• Oct 2015 - Dec 2017

Independent owner operator with over 15 years experience in transportation & logistics. Offering consultation for special transportation projects and transportation of unique and unusual shipments utilizing project management experience. From development and implementation of special transportation needs, custom packaging and trip planning to execution of final delivery, I have coordinated & transported shipments from A to Z. Successful loading, transport & unloading of custom, classic and exotic vehicles, aircraft, equipment and high value freight, with white glove service. I pride myself in providing quality service at a fair price while adhering to all regulations. nothing less than 100% Legal & Compliant is acceptable. Commercially insurred, licensed and bonded. Additional coverage available for your shipment upon request (rates may vary). Specialized equipment offers more flexibility to the customer, including a flatbed truck and hydraulic dovetail, winch equipped, low profile trailer, offering access locations with limited access. Show less

Distribution Center Manager

• May 2013 - Nov 2016

Total responsibility for sales and expenses of Distribution Center. Ensure that Distribution Center performs in an efficient safe manner; complying with all State, Federal and Corp. guidelines & policies.Responsible for P&L, all distribution center operations and customers. Control cost of all expenses i.e., labor, delivery, supplies, maintenance, utilities, fleet and capital assets. Assure consistent standard of safety, training, diciplinary actioins, employee reviews, and maintain driver files to company, regional, state, and federal guidelines.Review and maintain product and equipment inventories. Coordinate transfer of product between operations as needed to maintain level of supply for regional warehouses. Understand and comply with all corporate policies; to include local, State and Federal Agency laws and regulations. Lestigate and review accidents / injuries with necessary follow up. Make and assume other duties and responsibilities required or assigned. Responsible for all facits of daily operations. Create, maintain, and adapt as needed to minimize costs within monthly and yearly budget. Conduct regular safety meetings with staff and associates as required and as needed. Obtain new accounts to increase sales, coordinate maintenance of on site customer equipment. Work with sales team to set pricing, merchandising requirements, delivery routes, and other requirements as needed. Investigate customer or consumer complaints. Investigate internal and external accidents, file required paperwork as neccessary.Work with outside vendors and contractors as required to maintain capital assets, supply chain, and driver management as needed. Show less

Route Supervisor

• Jul 2012 - May 2013

Manage delivery and warehouse staff for Eugene Distribution Center: Hire, train, and supervise delivery employees. Prepare performance reviews in a timely manner. Exercises safety prrecautions and assists in training employees to do the same. Conduct investigations for accidents / incidents, file required company and DOT / FMCSA paperwork. Prepare monthly estimates, and planning for delivery routes. Coordinate supply and delivery requests with customers. Create and maintain driver files. Establis the most efficient routing of trucks. Ensure special deliveries are made promptly and efficiently for events and venues as required. Ensure product is delivered on a timely basis. Monitor maintenance and repairs on vehicles. Periodically checks with customers on proper merchandising. Coordinate delivery of product for new accounts with management. Resolve delivery problems with customers. Check drivers out and in as necessary. Conduct regular ride-alongs with drivers. Fill in for drivers as neccessary. Utilize route reports as a tool to develop cost effective routes. Monitors junk, returns, and follow-up with same. Monitor supply of ice and coordinate with management to maintain continuous supply chain. Show less

long haul driver

• Apr 2011 - Jun 2012

Operations in the 11 western states. Operations in the 11 western states.

OTR Driver / Warehouse

• Oct 2009 - Oct 2010

Shipping / Receiving, Truck Loading / Unloading, Freight Management, Inventory Control, Route Planning, Equipment Maintenance, Customer Support Shipping / Receiving, Truck Loading / Unloading, Freight Management, Inventory Control, Route Planning, Equipment Maintenance, Customer Support

Production, Transportation, Logistic Operations

• Oct 2004 - Oct 2009

Demo Depot - Supply Chain Tech, Assembly Tech, Mobile Management, Field Support

• Jun 2001 - Oct 2004