Lucas Drennen
Ankeny,IA
Summary
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Experienced professional of coordinating shipments, collaborating with freight carriers and managing customer needs. Meticulous, resilient and flexible in handling diverse issues. Knowledgeable about regulations and standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Techinician
Bison Transport
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Established a strong working relationship with freight carriers, optimizing transport options while maintaining cost effectiveness.
- Managed transportation routes, reducing operational costs and improving delivery times.
- Evaluated vendor performance regularly, negotiating contracts for improved pricing and service levels.
Fleet Manager
Boyd Brothers Transportation/ Mid 7 Transportation
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Built personal relationships with company driver, lease purchase drivers, and owner operators to maximize revenue
- Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, driver’s hours of service, over dimensional, overweight, and escort required shipments
- Tracked shipments, and dealt with any issues that arose from the start of the tender process to driver payment
- Communicated proactively with sales representatives, drivers, shippers, and consignees with real-time tracking.
- Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
Account Manager
Worldwide ISCS
06.2010 - 09.2018
- Utilized independent judgment in the negotiation of freight coverage
- Established and expanded a carrier base while negotiating competitive rates in a constantly changing market
- Proactively identified and reported problems and swiftly implemented solutions to resolve potential delivery issues
- Provided a positive customer experience by maintaining strong communications in a timely manner to sales representatives, our customers and outside processors
- Created and maintained reports for management that showed progress in achieving daily, weekly, and monthly benchmark goals.
Shipping Intern
Sigler Companies
01.2009 - 05.2010
- Processed customer orders through Hagen and Impress MIS’s, while also gaining an in-depth knowledge of UPS Worldwide, FedEx Manager and USPS On-line postage systems
- Prepared LTL shipments by creating a bill of lading, palletizing and labeling the order to ensure product integrity
- Served as a member of the company’s “Process Improvement Team”, which analyzed workflows in order to provide beneficial gains in efficiencies and tracking orders using web-based monitoring systems.
Rail Yard Operator
CROSSROAD LOGISTICS
05.2008 - 08.2008
- Performed general labor duties such as loading and unloading rail tanker cars, and freight tank trailers
- Assisted in the operating of machinery including locomotive, skid loaders and forklifts to help meet company production goals
- In addition, we performed these duties without any lost time due to injuries
- Performed basic infrastructure upgrades throughout our plans.
Education
Bachelor of Business Degree - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Iowa State University
Ames, IA01.2010
Liberal Arts Degree - General Studies
Ellsworth Community College
Iowa Falls, IA01.2007
Skills
Supply Chain Coordination
Warehousing Processes
Logistics Analysis
Shipment Coordination
Warehouse Operations
Transportation Planning
References
- Rhetta Currie, Director of Operations, Boyd Brothers Transportation, 3900 Acipco Industrial Dr, Birmingham, AL, 35214, 334-775-1309
- Rick Burroughs, General Manager, Mid Seven Transportation, 2323 Delaware Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50317, 515-314-1611
- Matt McElroy, Worldwide ISCS Project Manager, Worldwide Integrated Supply Chain Solutions, 3611 109th Street, Urbandale, IA, 50322, 515-577-9154
- Shelley Hill, Worldwide ISCS HR Director, Worldwide Integrated Supply Chain Solutions, 3611 109th Street, Urbandale, IA, 50322, 515-273-3106
Timeline
Logistics Techinician
Bison Transport
02.2022 - 11.2023
Fleet Manager
Boyd Brothers Transportation/ Mid 7 Transportation
01.2019 - 01.2022
Account Manager
Worldwide ISCS
06.2010 - 09.2018
Shipping Intern
Sigler Companies
01.2009 - 05.2010
Rail Yard Operator
CROSSROAD LOGISTICS
05.2008 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Business Degree - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Iowa State University
Liberal Arts Degree - General Studies
Ellsworth Community College