Dshaun Leach
Park Forest,Illinois
Summary
Financial professional with strong relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Proven track record of exceeding expectations in fast-paced environments. Skilled in cultivating partnerships and maintaining effective communication across diverse demographics and management levels. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and fostering team collaboration.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver Manager
Oakley Transport
Chicago, IL
10.2024 - Current
- Manage the Midwest region of 25 trucks.
- Maintained 97% on-time delivery.
- Track HOS, strict compliance with DOT regulations.
- Monitor equipment, tracking home time, and communicating with customer service teams.
Operations Manager
PENSKE
Batavia, Illinois
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Results-driven leader with a strong track record of operational effectiveness, efficiency, and excellence.
- Led a team of 6 supervisors, including one senior supervisor, with an emphasis on KPI alignment, fulfilling business plans, and maximizing productivity.
- Oversaw all aspects of terminal management, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Managed finances with sharp attention to detail, including P&L, billing, and invoices.
- Maintained accurate inventory controls with an emphasis on cost controls and minimizing downtime.
- Accurately managed equipment assets; addressed issues involving 25 unbilled trailers, resulting in more $20 in cost reduction.
- Set up inspection lanes for drivers to maximize workplace safety, reducing costs associated with accidents from $ 200,000 to $ 100,000.
- Forecasted and estimated profits, issues, and costs.
- Served as a dedicated leader, providing staff development, managing labor relations, and conducting onboarding procedures.
- Developed and provided monthly presentations to inform decision-making processes.
- Addressed the trend of utilizing lease operators, resulting in a cost reduction from $ 40,000 to $ 5,000.
- Generated $1.1M in revenue with a $954K goal ($231K over goal) for a $15M contract.
Logistics Planning Manager
RYDER
University Park, Illinois
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Logistics expert with accountability for coordinating and managing routine and expedited customer freight, maintaining minimal disruption to service.
- Provided logistical solutions that reduced the cost of loaded miles and enabled the consistent alignment with customer delivery expectations.
- Recruited short- and long-term capacity that resulted in divisional growth.
- Achieved 95% rate of on-time delivery on executed shipment plans.
Transportation Manager
JBHUNT
Chicago, Illinois
09.2017 - 12.2022
- Managed a team of 30+ drivers by planning and dispatching dedicated routes following loading procedures.
- Efficiently coordinated and utilized all drivers to consistently meet and exceed customer goals.
- Supported multiple cross-dock operations for multi-million-dollar accounts, including Fresh Thyme, Atkore, and Macy’s.
Fleet Manager
HEARTLAND EXPRESS
North Liberty, Iowa
11.2014 - 09.2017
- Diligent manager with responsibility for ensuring the success of dispatch operations within the Midwest region for a fleet of 56 trucks; maintained a 98% rate of on-time delivery.
- Tracked on-time deliveries, ensuring drivers maintained strict compliance with Department of Transportation regulations.
- Effectively negotiated delivery time agreements with drivers for each load, maintaining adherences with hours-of-service guidelines.
Operations Manager
CELADON TRUCKING
Indianapolis, Indiana
02.2004 - 11.2014
- Effective manager with accountability for consistently meeting and exceeding customer goals and requirements; assessed, evaluated, and adjusted needs within the network as necessary.
- Meticulously analyzed freight lanes within the network with a focus on maximizing driver resources.
- Promptly addressed and resolved customer issues to maximize satisfaction and maintain alignment with requirements.
- Assessed and adjusted balance within the network, resulting in an increase in driver utilization from 75% to 95%.
Education
Associate of Liberal Arts and Sciences -
PARKLAND COLLEGE
Champaign, IllinoisSkills
- Continuous operations improvement
- Operations management
- Fleet management
- Business planning
- Quality control
- Cost control
- Driver scheduling
- Workplace safety programs
- OSHA and DOT regulations
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Driver Manager
Oakley Transport
10.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
PENSKE
09.2023 - 10.2024
Logistics Planning Manager
RYDER
12.2022 - 09.2023
Transportation Manager
JBHUNT
09.2017 - 12.2022
Fleet Manager
HEARTLAND EXPRESS
11.2014 - 09.2017
Operations Manager
CELADON TRUCKING
02.2004 - 11.2014
Associate of Liberal Arts and Sciences -
PARKLAND COLLEGE
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