Humberto Lopez
Garland
Summary
Transportation Manager with extensive experience overseeing large teams and ensuring compliance to safety regulations. Skilled in driver recruitment and performance evaluation, with a strong focus on cost control and operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Manager
Brothers Produce - 3173 Produce Row
Houston, TX
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Oversaw 55+ Drivers.
- Coordinated transportation schedules to optimize delivery routes and enhance service efficiency.
- Managed route tracking using Samsara and ProducePro to ensure timely delivery of produce to clients.
- Routed all pre-loaded routes up to two days in advance.
- Critical thinking in resolving transportation-related issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Interviewed/hired qualified drivers and warehouse personnel. CDL and Non-CDL holders.
- Coached/terminated drivers and warehouse personnel when expectations were not met or when SOP was not abided.
- Coordinated with Penske , Ryder , and Idealease to ensure DOT and FMCSA standards were met.
- Maintained records of Pre-trip , Post-trip , and CDL HOS logs along with trucks records including work orders for DOT Audits.
- Performed driver ride alongs to evaluate driving skills, customer interaction and over all performance of driver.
- Implemented procedures to follow all Food Safety Laws including FDA and USDA regulations.
- Oversaw the warehouse day to day operations including shipping , receiving , customer service and sanitation department.
- Met with customers to introduce Brothers Produce , receive feedback and confirm delivery times.
- Authorized any pending invoices that was regarding Transportation including fuel , truck leasing , truck washing , etc.
- Approved all timecards weekly.
Transportation Manager
Brothers Food Service
Garland, TX
07.2013 - 09.2022
- Oversaw 75+ Employees all drivers.
- Dispatched all routes, making sure all routes dispatched at appropriate times.
- Coordinated transportation schedules to optimize delivery routes and enhance service efficiency.
- Confirmed all critical delivery windows were met.
- Managed route tracking using OmniTracs and ProducePro.
- Critical thinking in resolving transportation-related issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Interviewed/hired qualified drivers. CDL and Non CDL holders.
- Coached/terminated drivers when expectations were not met or SOP was not abided.
- Coordinated with Penske and Ryder to ensure DOT and FMCSA standards were met.
- Maintained records of Pre-trip , Post-trip , CDL HOS logs with truck records including work order for DOT Audits.
- Performed driver ride alongs to evaluate driving skills , customer interaction and over all performance of driver.
- Implemented procedures to follow all Food Safety Laws including FDA and USDA regulations.
- Made sure all drivers crossing state lines had all appropriate documentation to cross state lines including Fuel Permits to New Mexico , HOS log books and truck documents. Drivers crossed to New Mexico, Oklahoma , and Louisiana.
- Ensured appropriate drivers were sent to all military bases. Drivers needed to deliver into military bases needed to be verified and approved by the US Government
- Approved timecards weekly for all drivers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Garland High School
Garland, TXSkills
- Transportation Regulations
- Warehouse Operations
- Tech Savvy
- Safety Management
- Route Planning
- Fleet Management
- Performance Maximization
- Cost Control ( OT )
- Driver Recruitment
- Dispatch Operations
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Transportation Manager
Brothers Produce - 3173 Produce Row
01.2023 - 10.2023
Transportation Manager
Brothers Food Service
07.2013 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Garland High School