Brad Liss
Summary
With 30 years of experience in transportation, a proactive and dependable leader excelling at developing schedules and routes that optimize efficiency for both staff and clients. Expertise in workplace organization and mathematics allows for effective management of multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Always willing to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals, passionate about building up a team and seeing them succeed.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Supervisor
Chick-fil-A Supply
05.2021 - Current
- Closely monitored operations and performed regular safety audits for adherence to administrative policies and compliance regulations.
- Maintained compliance with DOT regulations and accurately documented driver qualifications, permits and equipment information.
- Demonstrated tasks to new hires and assigned to experienced workers for further training.
- Monitored safe operations by conducting field safety audits.
- Allocated equipment to meet transportation needs and financial goals.
- Monitored and maintained on-time delivery, reliability, service and performance.
- Verified that drivers completed required safety training and led monthly driver safety meetings.
- Tracked shipments from dispatch through delivery to verify timely arrival.
- Coordinated dispatching of 50 drivers and navigators to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Developed SOPs for trailer loading and return setup for drivers. Worked with both warehouse TMs and transportation TMs to implement those SOPs.
- Developed training documents containing SOPs for both drivers and navigators on performing correct deliveries as well as training slides educating new hires on CFA Supply protocol.
- Maintained compliance with DOT regulations and accurately documented driver qualifications, permits, and equipment information.
- Improved working conditions for employees and fostered work environment that maximized employee morale and engagement.
- Planned and established transportation routes, work schedules and operator assignments.
Delivery Driver
Chick-fil-A Supply
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
- Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
Delivery Driver
US Foods
11.1994 - 11.2019
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Won driver of the year in 2007
- Won DC truck roadeo in 2013, 2014, and 2015.
- Came in 3rd place in national US Foods roadeo.
Education
No Degree - Engineering
Southern Institute of Technology
Marietta, GASkills
- P > DOT Regulatory Compliance
- P > Driver Safety Programs
- P > Fleet Management & Logistics
- P > On-Time Delivery
- P > Safety compliance
- P > Delivery issues resolution
- Schedule development
- Dispatch operations
- DOT regulatory compliance
- Accident / incident reports
- Logical reasoning
Timeline
Transportation Supervisor
Chick-fil-A Supply
05.2021 - Current
Delivery Driver
Chick-fil-A Supply
11.2019 - 05.2021
Delivery Driver
US Foods
11.1994 - 11.2019
No Degree - Engineering
Southern Institute of Technology
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