Daniel Peterson
Lake Shasta,CA
Summary
Results-driven Logistics Account Executive with a strong background in heavy-haul dispatch and logistics operations. Coordinated route planning and ensured compliance with permits while managing driver assignments and resolving delays. Built effective relationships with carriers and customers, enhancing communication and problem resolution. Reviewed trip documents and customs paperwork with precision, supporting streamlined operations and timely deliveries.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Supervisor
Action Heavy Haul
Medford, Oregon
07.2014 - 02.2026
- Supervised heavy-haul dispatch and daily logistics operations.
- Coordinated route planning with permits, escorts, and oversize load requirements.
- Scheduled drivers, trailers, and equipment for Action Heavy Haul shipments.
- Directed driver assignments, resolving shipping delays and delivery issues to ensure timely transportation.
- Monitored the delivery of shipments to ensure on-time arrival at destination.
- Resolved problems that arose during transit by liaising with suppliers and carriers quickly and efficiently.
- Monitored load status and communicated updates with customers and field crews.
- Coordinated shipment logistics with carriers, yards, and operations teams to enhance operational efficiency.
- Cultivated professional relationships with carriers, warehouses, customers, and sales force to facilitate smooth logistics operations.
- Trained staff on safety procedures, load securement, and haul protocols.
- Reviewed trip documents, permits, and compliance records for accuracy.
- Prepared documents related to customs clearance such as bills of lading and invoices.
Freight Broker
International Commodity Carriers Inc.
Medford, Oregon
02.2006 - 05.2014
- Negotiated freight contracts with shippers and trucking partners.
- Managed freight quotes and carrier rates for International Commodity Carriers shipments.
- Matched loads with qualified carriers using shipment requirements and lane details.
- Developed relationships with freight carriers to negotiate competitive rates and services.
- Coordinated pickup appointments, delivery schedules, and freight tracking updates.
- Monitored shipments for on-time delivery and communicated status updates to customers.
- Reviewed load documents, bills of lading, and carrier paperwork for accuracy.
- Communicated shipment changes with customers, drivers, and dispatch teams.
- Resolved service issues and freight delays with carriers and clients.
- Interfaced regularly with customers via phone, email, or in person meetings.
- Conducted regular reviews of freight rates for existing clients as well as potential ones.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR 09.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
- Route planning
- Permit compliance
- Load securement
- Freight tracking
- Bill of lading
- Customs paperwork
- Shipping coordination
- Freight rate analysis
- Carrier negotiation
- Dispatch coordination
- Shipment coordination
- Traffic management
- Logistics planning
- Transportation management
- Inventory tracking
- Cost control
- Resource utilization
- Delivery scheduling
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team development
- Safety compliance
- Team development
Timeline
Logistics Supervisor
Action Heavy Haul
07.2014 - 02.2026
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Southern Oregon University
09.2009 - 05.2013
Freight Broker
International Commodity Carriers Inc.
02.2006 - 05.2014