Darius Lomax
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Dynamic Transportation Manager with a proven track record at Kochs Food, excelling in route planning and safety management. Achieved significant cost reductions through strategic carrier selection and enhanced operational efficiency. Fostered a collaborative team environment, driving performance improvements and compliance with transportation regulations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Manager
Kochs Food
Dalton, GA
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Developed and implemented transportation strategies to optimize routes and reduce costs.
- Managed relationships with carriers and vendors to enhance service quality.
- Streamlined scheduling processes, improving efficiency in freight management.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of transportation staff for skill development.
- Analyzed transportation data to identify trends and improve operational effectiveness.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations and quality standards across transportation activities.
- Led cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives within logistics operations.
- Maintained compliance with all regulations, avoiding fines and penalties for the organization.
- Enhanced equipment usage by establishing proper maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and repair costs.
- Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
- Increased transportation efficiency by optimizing routing and scheduling processes.
- Implemented safety measures, resulting in a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among drivers.
- Developed criteria and application instructions for federal and state public transportation programs.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication channels between staff members.
- Reduced transport costs for the company through strategic negotiations with vendors and carriers.
Transport Supervisor
Panther Logistics
Morrow, GA
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Supervised daily transport operations, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of goods.
- Coordinated fleet schedules to optimize routes and reduce transit times.
- Implemented safety protocols, improving compliance among drivers and staff.
- Trained new team members on logistics procedures and operational best practices.
- Monitored performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement.
- Collaborated with warehouse teams to streamline loading and unloading processes.
- Resolved transportation issues promptly, enhancing customer satisfaction rates.
- Conducted regular inspections of vehicles to maintain safety and reliability standards.
- Coordinated closely with human resources department on matters related to employee recruitment, selection, and retention—helping to attract and retain top talent within the transport team.
- Improved fleet efficiency by implementing optimized routing and scheduling strategies.
- Ensured timely deliveries through effective coordination of drivers, vehicles, and routes.
- Increased driver satisfaction by implementing a fair and transparent performance-based reward system.
- Managed compliance with local, state, federal regulations governing commercial transportation activities—ensuring adherence to all legal requirements without compromising service delivery standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Accountancy
Western Georgia Community College
Douglasville, GA06.2023
Skills
Internal loss prevention
Carrier selection
Warehouse operations
Transportation regulations
Route planning
Safety management
Shipment coordination
Load planning
Certification
CDL
Timeline
Transportation Manager
Kochs Food
08.2024 - Current
Transport Supervisor
Panther Logistics
04.2020 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Business Accountancy
Western Georgia Community College