Larry Whiffen
Operations Manager at Northern Industrial Carriers- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Class 1Driver
College of the North Atlantic -
Common Safety Orientation
Alberta Construction Safety Association -
Construction Safety Training System ( CSTS 2020 ) Fundamentals
Alberta Construction Safety Association -
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Safety
Worksite Safety -
WHMIS 2015 Worker education
Alberta Construction Safety Association
Experience
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Northern Industrial Carriers
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Canada
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Truck Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Dispatcher
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Feb 2021 - Aug 2021
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Terra Nova Ventures
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Operations Manager
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Feb 2013 - Oct 2020
Oversee the day to day operation of the company reporting directly to the owner Manage a fleet of 20+ trucks and equipment (step decks, flat decks, ramp trailers, and super B fuel trailers servicing western Canada and as far north as Inuvik Working with customers to identify their needs, quote on loads and overseeing freight movement while dealing with issues as they arise. Driver recruitment, training and day to day problem solver. Work closely with shop to schedule maintenance of equipment as required in a timely and cost effective manner
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Barry Group
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Corner Brook Newfoundland
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Logistics Manager
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Jun 2006 - Jun 2013
Responsible for obtaining competitive rates for movement of full loads of fish products from plants in Newfoundland to markets in Canada, USA and overseas. Deal with issues as they arise with trucking companies and container lines. Communicate with customers with updates and deliver schedules. Provide sales department with transportation budget for all destinations. Responsible for obtaining competitive rates for movement of full loads of fish products from plants in Newfoundland to markets in Canada, USA and overseas. Deal with issues as they arise with trucking companies and container lines. Communicate with customers with updates and deliver schedules. Provide sales department with transportation budget for all destinations.
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Day & Ross
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Canada
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Truck Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Warehouse Manager
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Feb 2002 - May 2006
Oversee the operation of an eighteen door cross dock facility Schedule and prioritize all trailers to have freight delivered on time and claims free. Deal with dock personal and drivers issues as they arise. Work closely with sales and claims departments as required. Oversee the operation of an eighteen door cross dock facility Schedule and prioritize all trailers to have freight delivered on time and claims free. Deal with dock personal and drivers issues as they arise. Work closely with sales and claims departments as required.
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Midland Transport
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Canada
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Truck Transportation
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400 - 500 Employee
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Operations & Safety
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Oct 1982 - Sep 2001
Class 1 driver, Warehouse foreman, Dispatcher Interim Terminal manager, Sales with Coastline department Manager truckload billing department Manager rail operations on Halifax N.S. , Moncton N.B. Montreal QC and Toronto ON. lanes T.D.G. instructor, WHMIS instructor, Forklift instructor, Log book instructor. Breath alcohol technician, Drug testing, Highway safety with radar gun, Road testing of drivers Class 1 driver, Warehouse foreman, Dispatcher Interim Terminal manager, Sales with Coastline department Manager truckload billing department Manager rail operations on Halifax N.S. , Moncton N.B. Montreal QC and Toronto ON. lanes T.D.G. instructor, WHMIS instructor, Forklift instructor, Log book instructor. Breath alcohol technician, Drug testing, Highway safety with radar gun, Road testing of drivers
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