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Dawn Pruneda

Stella-Jones, Inc.
Tonganoxie,KS
21
years of professional experience

Results-driven professional with expertise in policy compliance, dispatch coordination, and organizational skills. Committed to maintaining compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations and enhancing safety standards.

Work History

Senior Dispatcher

2 Years 9 Months
Stella-Jones, Inc. | 01.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated timely dispatch of materials to ensure efficient delivery schedules.
  • Ensure full compliance with all DOT and FMCSA regulations across company operations.
  • Maintain and regularly update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in line with current federal and state requirements.
  • Maintain up-to-date records of driver qualifications, certifications, and training.
  • Monitor compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) regulations.
  • Oversee DOT-mandated drug and alcohol testing programs.
  • Support and train trucking leadership teams on compliance-related practices and procedures.

Fleet Manager

8 Years
TransAm Trucking | 12.2015 - 12.2023

Supervised team of drivers, conducted training and performance evaluations to improve safety standards.

  • Analyzed fleet performance data to identify trends, optimize resources, and improve service reliability.
  • Maintained accurate records of all vehicles'' registration, insurance policies, maintenance logs, and other relevant documentation for easy access during audits or inspections.
  • Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
  • Coordinated safety meetings to educate team members on best practices to mitigate hazard opportunities.
  • Trained drivers to manage time effectively, improving overall mileage performance, including ELD training.

Dispatcher Manager

10 Years 3 Months
RTI Trucking | 08.2005 - 11.2015

Coordinated driver schedules to maintain compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

  • Managed a team of dispatchers, promoting teamwork, accountability, and high-performance standards.
  • Reduced response times by closely monitoring dispatcher workloads and adjusting staffing levels accordingly.
  • Reported to management operational activities and maintained current records.
  • Answered phone calls and responded to customer emails.
  • Provided customers with information on products and services.
  • Utilized dispatch software to enter customer orders, deliveries and receipts.
  • Scheduled deliveries and pickups according to customer needs.
  • Monitored vehicle locations to coordinate timely arrivals.

Education

High School Diploma

Shawnee Mission North High School | Overland Park

Skills

Policy compliance
Fleet management
Dispatch coordination
Safety training
Organizational skills
Multitasking
Effective communication

Timeline

Senior Dispatcher

Stella-Jones, Inc.
01.2024 - CurrentRead More

Fleet Manager

TransAm Trucking
12.2015 - 12.2023Read More

Dispatcher Manager

RTI Trucking
08.2005 - 11.2015Read More

Shawnee Mission North High School

High School Diploma
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Dawn Pruneda