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Billy Allen

Alvarado,TX

Summary

Resourceful Freight Broker known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in negotiating contracts, managing logistics, and optimizing transportation routes to ensure timely delivery. Excels in communication, problem-solving, and decision-making, leveraging these soft skills to build strong relationships with carriers and clients. Committed to maintaining compliance with regulations and reducing costs without compromising service quality. Skilled in managing and coordinating cargo and freight operations with focus on efficiency and accuracy. Have background in ensuring smooth shipment processes by effectively negotiating rates, scheduling pickups, and preparing documentation. Strengths include strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, and expertise in logistics software. Contributed to reducing operational costs through strategic planning and optimization of resources. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Freight Broker

BCB Transport
Mansfield, TX
05.2015 - 01.2025
  • Identified opportunities for cost reduction through negotiation or alternate routing options.
  • Interfaced regularly with customers via phone, email, or in person meetings.
  • Double checked shipments and according to client orders.
  • Analyzed client needs and determined appropriate shipping solutions.
  • Created reports summarizing performance metrics related to freight costs, transit times, carrier compliance.
  • Tracked shipment progress using GPS technology or other tracking systems.
  • Estimated freight and postal rates to track shipment costs and weights.
  • Used computer systems to input and retrieve information regarding freight status.
  • Utilized problem solving skills to resolve conflicts between customers and carriers.
  • Verified loads against shipping papers, noting in writing any overages, shortages or damages.
  • Communicated with drivers and warehouse personnel to expedite loading and unloading processes.
  • Provided customer service by responding promptly to inquiries and resolving any issues that arose.
  • Organized shipments based on priority level and estimated time of arrival.
  • Determined shipping methods and prepared bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents.
  • Entered shipment details into database.
  • Provided excellent customer service by resolving issues related to shipment discrepancies.

Freight Broker

First Choice Transport
Fort Worth, Texas
08.1996 - 05.2015
  • Identified opportunities for cost reduction through negotiation or alternate routing options.
  • Interfaced regularly with customers via phone, email, or in person meetings.
  • Double checked shipments and according to client orders.
  • Analyzed client needs and determined appropriate shipping solutions.
  • Created reports summarizing performance metrics related to freight costs, transit times, carrier compliance.
  • Tracked shipment progress using GPS technology or other tracking systems.
  • Estimated freight and postal rates to track shipment costs and weights.
  • Used computer systems to input and retrieve information regarding freight status.
  • Utilized problem solving skills to resolve conflicts between customers and carriers.
  • Verified loads against shipping papers, noting in writing any overages, shortages or damages.
  • Communicated with drivers and warehouse personnel to expedite loading and unloading processes.
  • Provided customer service by responding promptly to inquiries and resolving any issues that arose.
  • Organized shipments based on priority level and estimated time of arrival.
  • Determined shipping methods and prepared bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents.
  • Entered shipment details into database.
  • Provided excellent customer service by resolving issues related to shipment discrepancies.
  • Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
  • Researched new carriers that could provide cost savings or improved services.

Freight Broker

SPI International Transportation
Arlington, TX
02.1990 - 07.1996
  • Identified opportunities for cost reduction through negotiation or alternate routing options.
  • Interfaced regularly with customers via phone, email, or in person meetings.
  • Double checked shipments and according to client orders.
  • Analyzed client needs and determined appropriate shipping solutions.
  • Created reports summarizing performance metrics related to freight costs, transit times, carrier compliance.
  • Estimated freight and postal rates to track shipment costs and weights.
  • Used computer systems to input and retrieve information regarding freight status.
  • Utilized problem solving skills to resolve conflicts between customers and carriers.
  • Verified loads against shipping papers, noting in writing any overages, shortages or damages.
  • Communicated with drivers and warehouse personnel to expedite loading and unloading processes.
  • Provided customer service by responding promptly to inquiries and resolving any issues that arose.
  • Organized shipments based on priority level and estimated time of arrival.
  • Determined shipping methods and prepared bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents.
  • Entered shipment details into database.
  • Provided excellent customer service by resolving issues related to shipment discrepancies.

Education

GED -

Texas department of Corrections
Texas
01-1980

Skills

  • Customer engagement
  • Shipment services
  • Negotiation
  • Carrier selection
  • Issue response
  • Shipment tracking
  • Freight documentation
  • Route planning
  • Freight pricing
  • Data entry
  • Warehousing coordination
  • Cost reduction strategies

Timeline

Freight Broker

BCB Transport
05.2015 - 01.2025

Freight Broker

First Choice Transport
08.1996 - 05.2015

Freight Broker

SPI International Transportation
02.1990 - 07.1996

GED -

Texas department of Corrections
Billy Allen