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James Rhodes

James Rhodes

Memphis,TN
We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark. The real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.
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Summary

Transportation manager with solid experience to include terminal manager, driver, driver manager, safety, maintenance, education, training, and policies /procedures development. Team building, leadership, communication and interpersonal relation skills. Strategic and analytical with problem solving performance. Terminal/driver Management. Truck driver personnel training & evaluation. Contract fulfillment. Organizational needs assessment. Equipment maintenance problem solving. Troubleshooting policy and procedure development. DOT safety policies and procedures. Organizational skills. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Overview

16
16

Years of Superlative Service

25
25

Years of Exceptional Experience

Work History

Route Driver

Penske Logistics
Memphis, TN
06.2022 - Current
  • Tasked to deliver parts to Daimler Truck and Ford Automotive dealerships.
  • Consulted with customers to gain feedback and improve deliveries.

Truck Driver

CDL - Partners
Memphis, TN
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.

Dock Manager

DHL Supply Chain
Memphis, TN
09.2015 - 10.2021
  • Directing a team of dock workers in the loading of auto parts for Nissan North America Inc
  • DDS deliveries are made daily to 120 regional Nissan dealerships from our facility.
  • Established priorities and assigned tasks to support dock operations.
  • Hired and trained personnel to perform job duties, execute safety practices and develop individual performance requirements.
  • Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.

CDL Class A Truck Driver

TRILLIUM DRIVING SOLUTIONS
Marion, AR
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Assigned to a Penske account to deliver Staples products
  • Penske lost the contract to USA Truck, so I signed on with USA.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.

Regional Manager

Midwest Transport Inc
Memphis, TN
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Responsible for the daily operation of 7 mail transportation terminals located in TN, AL, and VA
  • Represented Midwest Transport Inc Before the United States Postal Service in the Eastern Region of the U.S.
  • Interview and hire employees
  • Conduct employee job performance reviews, developing action plans for continued training and success
  • Conduct quarterly DOT safety training throughout the region
  • Monitor and ensure safety and environmental compliance
  • Schedule maintenance for all equipment in Memphis and in the Eastern region.

Terminal Manager

MIDWEST TRANSPORT INC
Memphis, TN
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Appointed to attend as the liaison between the U.S Postal Service in Memphis, our regional postal destinations and the Midwest Transport corporate office in IL
  • Directed operation of a 17 daily trip contract from Memphis to 7 postal destinations on the East coast of the U.S.
  • Hired, trained, scheduled, and disciplined drivers.
  • Directed all maintenance of utilized equipment.

City Manager

MIDWEST TRANSPORT INC
Memphis, TN
12.2005 - 12.2007
  • Served as the City Manager directing the 24/7 operation of a contract to and through the three main mail processing centers in the Memphis, TN area
  • Daily coaching and management of drivers
  • Communicated work assignments to drivers providing all details needed
  • Worked with drivers to ensure preventative maintenance and safety compliances were met
  • Handled urgent situations in a timely and professional manner.

Driver

H.B. Phillips
Memphis, TN
01.1999 - 01.2006
  • Responsible for transporting U.S Mail to destinations in TN, LA, MS and TX.
  • Demonstrated professional conduct with clients to deliver outstanding customer service.
  • Transported mail to destinations without damage
  • Achieved daily requirements without accidents, citations, or damage to property
  • Traveled routes in efficient manner to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize transit time
  • Demonstrated teamwork and cooperation with postal departments and employees.
  • Properly handled paperwork as necessary.
  • Maintained vehicle in clean and professional manner.
  • Performed daily operational checks of vehicle, reporting deficiencies in a timely manner.

Education

MD - Vehicle Repair

U.S. Army Ordinance School, Aberdeen, MD
01.1985

Music, Civics, History

Hillcrest High School, Memphis, TN
01.1984

Some College (No Degree) - Music Education, History

University Of Memphis, Memphis, TN

Accomplishments

  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • Class A Expires: June 2026
  • Training
  • Operations
  • Management
  • Logistics
  • Microsoft Word, Excel
  • Operations Management
  • Leadership Experience
  • Supervising Experience
  • English
  • Transportation Management
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Freight Experience
  • Driving
  • Strategic Planning
  • Supply Chain
  • Tractor-Trailer
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Military Service, Army, E-5

Work Availability

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