Brandon McQueen

• I'm shipping broker with my own customers, in partnership with Manco Logistics.
• My key responsibilities include negotiating rates, finding suitable carriers, coordinating shipments, dispatching each truck, monitoring shipments from pickup to delivery.
• Its key I communicate with each drive, keep up to date with there location and any issues. Help thed resolve any issues and managing documentation to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

I started McQueen Transportation in 2017, I started with one truck as a owner operator. Learning the ropes, self dispatching, safety regulations and industry skills needed. Some I previously had from my position as a certified DOT inspector. I had some great mentors, my father who had been a truck driver for 30 years, some great guys from Quest global and other bossiness owners that coached me along the way.

Through out 2018 I added two trucks and came off the road to run the business. I managed all aspects of the business, including the financials, dispatching , route planning, negotiating rates, maintenance, load acquisition and client relations. In the first calender year we grossed 1.3M.

In 2019 we added another two trucks and a dispatching service we offered 3rd party trucking companies. Are main job was acquiring loads, negotiating good rates, as well as scheduling and route planning. Tracking and clear communication was key to this success.

In late 2019 I was contacted by The Seymour Group, they had noticed are success and growth. After talking to them we decided to brake into the brokerage side of industry. This helped us cover are existing direct clients while continuing to grow. Up to this point are success had been great.

2020-2021 was a rough time for allot of people. Are company included. When states started implementing mandatory shut downs for all non essential workers it hit us hard. As the majority of the fleet was flatbed. Which unlike refrigerated, flatbed had been hit hard. The reason being construction and most manufacturing was considered non essential. I fought to keep the trucks moving but with falling rates and less work we had to down size.

In 2022 I made the decision to get rid of the trucks and since that time Iv focused on the brokering side of the industry.

In 2024 my Broker associate The Seymour Group abruptly sold with no notice. This put me and my customers in a tight spot, as

i wasn't able to cover there loads for two weeks. As I negotiated and worked out a new contract with Manco Logistics my current brokerage associate. Understandably this upset my customers, causing them backlogs and delays. Some of who I was able to retain but others had moved on in this period.

Iv struggled to acquire new clients with out the prior resource's and truck fleet. Since this time iv focused on providing the best service possible for my clients.

• DOT Certified inspector
• FHWA Certified inspector, inspection of trucks and trailers per FHWA guidelines.
• FMSCA and CVSA Certified tank inspector 49 CFR Part 180 tank inspection and pressure testing.
• As shop team leader I oversaw seven employees, my responsibilities included inspection, repairs and oversight of other team members.
• Responsible for safety, quality and completing the job in a timely manner.
• Certified in Mig and tig welding using steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
• Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within inspected companies by sharing best practices gleaned from industry research.
• Reduced the risk of hazardous materials incidents through meticulous examinations of cargo transport units.
• Supported regional initiatives aimed at reducing commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries on highways.
• Recognized as an expert resource within the department due to extensive technical knowledge regarding commercial vehicle operations.

• As supervisor of 28 employees I was responsible for there safety, Quality and productivity. Holding meetings, figuring out solutions and ways to improve each area of the manufacturing process.
• Conducted regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and coaching to facilitate continuous improvement among employees.
• Stayed calm, collected and logical during stressful moments to identify and implement optimal solutions.
• Established a culture of accountability within the team, resulting in higher levels of individual responsibility towards achieving organizational goals.
• Resolved personal issues by finding immediate solutions, increasing customer confidence, and decreasing escalations to executive office.
• Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient workflow processes and setting clear performance expectations.
• Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
• Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental objectives with overall company vision.