Israel Escalona
San Jacinto,CA
Summary
Transportation Manager with 17 years of demonstrated success in managing transportation operations. Responsible for directing various aspects of the field, including staff management, dispatching, routing, and tracking, while ensuring adherence to safety regulations. Exhibits strong leadership capabilities, upholds exceptional customer service standards, and possesses a thorough understanding of transportation management systems, complemented by excellent analytical skills. Communicates effectively, sets a positive example for the team, and consistently surpasses expectations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Dispatch Manager
Class Leasing
San Jacinto, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Monitor drivers' performance, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, route optimization and on-time deliveries.
- Maintained up-to-date records of shipments, driver logs, vehicle maintenance schedules and fuel consumption data.
- Prepared work schedules for project managers, installers and drivers utilizing Monday.com software.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Performed quality control testing of modular units for electricity, HVAC, and water systems was completed in accordance with established protocols before shipped.
Senior Operations Specialist
Next Trucking
Long Beach, CA
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Works in partnership with the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to monitor container movements and communicate with clients.
- Utiliza Atalas software for order creation and load tracking.
- Verified that accessorial charges are include for each load.
- Maintained customer awareness regarding any issues affecting their shipments.
Driver Team Leader
Schneider National Intermodal
San Bernardino, CA
08.2018 - 09.2022
- Oversaw the daily operations of a fleet of 30 drivers.
- Ensuring driver performance met safety standards, optimized routes, and achieved timely deliveries.
- Secured long term, mutually beneficial relationships with vendors, stakeholders, industry personnel, and customers.
- Effectively conveyed load details, special instructions, and flexible solutions to drivers.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations.
Dispatcher
HUB Group Dedicated
Redlands, CA
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Managed logistics for Home Depot store deliveries
- Created freight bills and load entry paperwork
- Organized equipment maintenance and inspections
- Guaranteed compliance with DoT requirements.
Driver Manager
Heartland Express - Interstate Distributors
Fontana, CA
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Oversaw the logistics operations for a fleet comprising of 45 line-haul drivers.
- Tracked drivers and tractors to maximize utilization.
- Coordinated load planning for drivers to minimize dispatch delays.
- Implemented safety measures such as defensive driving courses for employees.
- Trained new hires on company policies, procedures and safety protocols.
- Scheduled routes for drivers based on delivery requirements and availability.
- Investigated collisions and passenger injuries, documenting incidents in reports.
Fleet Manager
Interstate Distributors
Fontana, CA
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Managed the daily operations of 45 over-the-road and dedicated drivers.
- Exceeded 3,200 miles per week by setting clear expectations for drivers, enabling them to reduce downtime and enhance their availability.
- Improved driver morale by implementing continuous coaching, providing regular feedback, and fostering an open-door policy.
- Driver accident and injuries were reduced through safety discussions, remedial training, and accountability measures.
Teams Driver Business Leader
Schneider National
Fontana, CA
01.2012 - 10.2015
- Managed the daily operations of 35 team company drivers.
- Led accident prevention by overseeing driver remedial training, monitoring traffic and weather conditions and broadcasting safety messages to the fleet.
- Monitored CDL documentation, driving logs, medical certifications and CPAP records to ensure DOT regulations.
- Achieved 97% driver retention goal by fostering strong business relationships and ensuring clear, accurate, and prompt two-way communication with both drivers and internal team members.
- Quarterly evaluation of drivers were performed, focusing on service, safety, idle time, speed compliance, and fuel efficiency. An action was developed to assist drivers whose did not meet the established performance standards.
Carrier Sales Executive
Schneider National
Fontana, CA
08.2007 - 12.2011
- Managed a fleet of thirty-five contracted carriers for dedicated Sears account.
- Achieved a 23% increased over the required margin for each load through effective negotiations of load rates.
- Maintained a 98.5% compliance with customer standards for in-transit shipments by monitoring carriers to guarantee timely deliveries. Addressed potential delays by maintaining regular communication with carriers regarding loads at risk of missing their scheduled deliveries.
- Developed a high-quality carrier network and strengthened customer loyalty by maintaining high standards of punctual service.
- Prepared weekly service score-cards to assess the feasibility of ongoing business.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CASkills
- Transportation
- Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Load negotiations
- Vendor Management
- Conflict Resolution
- KPIs
- Documentation
- MS Office 365
- Operations
- Training, Coaching & Mentoring
- Inventory Control
- Team Development
- FMCA
- DOT Compliance
- Dispatch operations
- Warehouse Operations
- Safety Management
- Load Planning
Certification
- Communication Foundations
- Operations Management
- Leadership Fundamentals
- Become a Better Coach for Your Team
- Root Cause Analysis
- Supply Chain and Operations
- Understanding Logistics
- Problem solving and Trouble Shooting
Timeline
Logistics Dispatch Manager
Class Leasing
11.2024 - Current
Senior Operations Specialist
Next Trucking
10.2022 - 10.2023
Driver Team Leader
Schneider National Intermodal
08.2018 - 09.2022
Dispatcher
HUB Group Dedicated
06.2018 - 08.2018
Driver Manager
Heartland Express - Interstate Distributors
10.2015 - 05.2018
Fleet Manager
Interstate Distributors
10.2015 - 10.2017
Teams Driver Business Leader
Schneider National
01.2012 - 10.2015
Carrier Sales Executive
Schneider National
08.2007 - 12.2011
High School Diploma -
San Bernardino Valley College
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