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Graeham Jones

Nashville,TN

Summary

With an extensive background focused on fleet management, I have vast experience supervising daily operations and understanding business needs in order to develop improvement plans for implementation. My work experience thus far has equipped me in how best to define and implement transportation strategy, identify improvement opportunities and projects, as well as effectively manage team members. I’m looking to further my career as a Senior Manager of Transportation at an organization in which my valuable experience and strong skillset can be best utilized by the company as a whole.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Supervisor

Western Express Trucking
Nashville, TN
09.2022 - Current
  • Manage and lead 4 team members, while overseeing 200 trucks.
  • Managed daily operations, including scheduling personnel, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
  • Trained new employees on proper job functions and company policies and procedures.
  • Provided support to other departments as needed to meet organizational goals.
  • Forecast available shipments and inbound trucks; communicate any issues and opportunities with internal departments and customers
  • Assist driver managers by monitoring the status of deliveries
  • Proactively communicate shipment details to customers and driver managers
  • Manage multi-site fleet operations and lead fleet managers to deliver results that include driver tractor utilization and safety compliance
  • Prioritize loads by time schedule and driver availability that align within their DOT hours of service regulations
  • Managed the corresponding and allocation of available shipments to meet customer and driver expectations, while minimizing dwell time and deadhead
  • Assessed the fleet to comply with all DOT regulations and hours of service rules

Senior Fleet Manager

Western Express Trucking
Nashville, TN
01.2020 - 09.2022
  • Managed 55-65 trucks, including the top performing fleet based on yearly average in mileage and revenue
  • Trained incoming Fleet managers on daily company procedures and the AS400 logistics software
  • Communicated with upper management and drivers to build lasting relationships.

Fleet Manager

Western Express Trucking
Nashville, TN
12.2016 - 01.2020
  • Managed 40-45 flatbed trucks, while maintaining effective communication within the fleet and across all internal departments
  • Maintained high utilization for each truck on a weekly basis – 2,200 miles/$3,200 revenue per truck
  • Reviewed driver logs for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborated with the fuel and safety to ensure each driver within the fleet aligned with DOT regulations
  • Supervised driver information, including estimated time of arrival and planned time of arrival, which helped in all delivery scheduling.
  • Tracked each customer’s freight and ensured loads were shipped and delivered in a timely manner

Administration Caller

Murfreesboro City Schools
Murfreesboro, TN
05.2009 - 12.2016
  • Produce and manage reports with schools computer software Procare
  • Took care of any issues or questions brought by parents
  • Developed positive relationships with customers while providing excellent service.
  • Produced lesson plans and educational activities consistently every week
  • Managed 20-25 children
  • Kept records of customer interactions and transactions; recording details of inquiries and comments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness and Business Administration

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
05-2015

Skills

  • Risk Management
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Safety Oversight
  • Transportation management
  • Project and program management
  • Leadership and influence
  • Innovative problem solving
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Cross-collaboration
  • High-profile communication
  • Ability to work in an ambiguous environment
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Innovative problem solver
  • Efficient decision making
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Strong relationship building
  • Well-organized and strong attention to detail
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, AS400, PC miler and EFS software

Timeline

Operations Supervisor

Western Express Trucking
09.2022 - Current

Senior Fleet Manager

Western Express Trucking
01.2020 - 09.2022

Fleet Manager

Western Express Trucking
12.2016 - 01.2020

Administration Caller

Murfreesboro City Schools
05.2009 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness and Business Administration

Middle Tennessee State University

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