Gerald Wuestewald
140 Cindy Lane,MO
Summary
Developed robust logistical and managerial skills in fast-paced transportation environment. Excel at optimizing workflows, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Seeking to leverage transferable skills to make meaningful impact in new field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Manager II
JB Hunt Transport
07.2023 - Current
- Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
- Collaborated with planner to schedule and implement backhaul processes to meet third-party backhaul goals.
- Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
- Researched distance, traffic patterns and other aspects to determine cost-effective and productive routes for deliveries.
- Oversaw team of 30 drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
- Resolved customer issues efficiently, minimizing lost business due to transportation errors or delays.
CDL Truck Driver
Hi-tec Logistics
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
CDL A OTR Driver /Driver/Team Trainer
Prime Inc
05.2018 - 09.2021
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Planned and documented programs of study meeting individual needs and abilities of students.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and best practices, incorporating them into training materials as appropriate.
- Manifested attention to detail in verifying order accuracy before departure, avoiding costly errors and delays due to incorrect shipments.
- Ensured timely deliveries by effectively communicating with dispatchers, shippers, and receivers throughout each transport.
- Navigated challenging weather conditions and road hazards with skill, minimizing potential for accidents while ensuring on-time deliveries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hemet High School
41701 Stetson Ave, Hemet, CA 9254405-2014
Skills
- Load planning
- Transportation regulations
- Safety management
- Route planning
- Fleet management
- Multitasking
- Dispatch operations
Accomplishments
- Achieved a 40% increase in back-haul revenue while successfully retaining a key customer on the verge of loss by strategically restructuring driver schedules to align with client requirements.
- Enhanced driver utilization by 20% and increased driver compensation by 15% through the strategic restructuring of routes to optimize clock usage.
- Reduced empty driver miles by strategically acquiring back-haul opportunities, leading to increased efficiency and cost savings.
Timeline
Transportation Manager II
JB Hunt Transport
07.2023 - Current
CDL Truck Driver
Hi-tec Logistics
09.2021 - 05.2023
CDL A OTR Driver /Driver/Team Trainer
Prime Inc
05.2018 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Hemet High School
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