DAVID HARE
Summary
Innovative and performance-focused professional, with extensive experience in logistics and supply chain administration, transportation management, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Freight Manager
McCormick Trucking
12.2022 - Current
- Managed daily freight operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective transportation of goods.
- Coordinated with carriers to optimize shipping routes and reduce delays in delivery schedules.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align logistics strategies with overall business objectives.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the team.
- Developed strong relationships with key vendors, ensuring reliable service and preferential treatment during peak seasons.
Load Planner
Rogers Dedicated Transportation
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Plan key routes of drivers based on their territory to ensure on-time shipment delivery
- Coordinate route planning and freight operations to optimize key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Expertly utilize McLeod software to establish and surpass daily, weekly, and quarterly revenue targets for efficient room management
Driver Manager
Design Transport
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided expert oversight to 18 to 20 driver board, including regional and long haul transportation
- Conducted customer follow-ups to prioritize and meet customers' needs and trust through OTD
- Built and strengthened strong relationships with existing contacts, customers, and brokers to drive new business generation
Driver Manager
Test Drive, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Performed daily audits to monitor driver performance and ensure strict compliance with DOT regulations and company policies
- Coordinated with other departments to schedule repairs or maintenance of equipment when needed
- Used a computerized scheduling system to organize and track drivers' shifts, hours, miles, and home time
- Facilitated ongoing training and coaching of drivers to ensure job readiness and efficiency
Supervisor
Yates Services
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Supervised approximately 20 to 30 technicians, 2 leads, and 2 offline technicians
- Offered operational support to one of the two mainlines to assemble vehicles within the plant
Shipping/Warehouse Manager
WestRock/RockTenn
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Held accountable for managing 20 hourly direct reports, route plans, and quarterly and yearly job performance reviews
- Spearheaded the creation and implementation of a performance plan for 18 hourly employees and 2 supervisors, while administering human resource functions and directing a 120-hour new hire training program
Terminal Manager
Brown Trucking
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Oversaw all facets of driver pool while handling the Truck Load Division with 30 drivers, dispatchers, and clerical staff
- Took charge of hiring, interviewing, and developing qualified drivers
- Administered the terminal's profit and loss financial statement
- Successfully increased compliance, safety, accountability (CSA) scores extensive training and accountability
Interim Terminal Manager, Operations Manager, City Dispatcher/Operations Supervisor
Watkins Motor Lines/FedEx Freight
01.1996 - 01.2011
- Provided direct supervision to 20 city and 50 line-haul drivers
- Assumed full accountability in handling the measurement of inbound dock efficiencies, outbound efficiencies, and measured staffing
- Performed various human resources functions, including employee recruitment and termination, orientation, training and development, disciplining, and performance evaluation
- Facilitated safety training and Department of Transportation (DOT) safety meetings
- Carried out planning of pick-up and delivery routes
- Consistently met customer requirements and expectations by developing positive work relationship and maintaining open-time communication
- Held responsibility in managing the over-all aspects of inbound and outbound cross dock operations, including productive trailer cube utilization and damages reduction
- Exhibited expertise in boosting the efficiency and productivity of both inbound and outbound roles while providing a safe workforce
Education
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School
Lebanon, TN05-1989
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
- JD Edwards
- TMWSuite
- Kronos
- Adobe Creative Suite
- QlikView
- Kiwiplan Software
- McLeod Software
- Supply chain coordination
- Logistics management
- Problem-solving abilities
Training
- WestRock
- Advanced Safety Leadership Training | Dale Carnegie: 2016
- Planning Kiwiplan Software | Developing Leaders: 2015
- Safety Leadership Training | Developing Productive Safe Cultures: 2014
- Watkins Motor Lines/FedEx
- Management Training
- Introduction to Leadership
- Developing Standard Operation Sheets Training | Personal Development Plans Training
- Muda Mura and Muri Training
- Performance Based on set KPI's Training
- Five-Week Supervisor Training
- Lean Manufacturing
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Driver Training and Development
- Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
- Revenue Optimization
- Customer Service and Relations
- Problem Resolution
- Vendor Communications
Timeline
Senior Freight Manager
McCormick Trucking
12.2022 - Current
Load Planner
Rogers Dedicated Transportation
01.2022 - 12.2022
Driver Manager
Design Transport
01.2020 - 01.2022
Driver Manager
Test Drive, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2020
Supervisor
Yates Services
01.2017 - 01.2018
Shipping/Warehouse Manager
WestRock/RockTenn
01.2013 - 01.2017
Terminal Manager
Brown Trucking
01.2011 - 01.2013
Interim Terminal Manager, Operations Manager, City Dispatcher/Operations Supervisor
Watkins Motor Lines/FedEx Freight
01.1996 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School
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