James R Fields
Hebron,KY
Summary
Driven Transportation Manager boasting 10-year history managing timely transit of commercial and industrial goods. Well-versed in scheduling, dispatching and routing to mitigate delays and protect drivers and clients. In-depth knowledge of transport rules and regulations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver Specialist
McLane Food Service
Hebron, Kentucky
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions
Driver Specialist
Ryder Integrated Logistics
Burlington, KY
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Obtained customer signatures to complete and process paperwork
- Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions
- Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients
- Informed management of daily activities by updating logs with mileage and delivery information
- Worked directly with customers to assess damage and incompleteness of orders
- Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location
Transportation Operations Manager
McLane Food Service Distribution
Hebron, KY
12.2009 - 12.2019
- Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems.
- Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
- Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
- Communicated with customer service and sales teams to improve productivity and service ratings.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Oversaw team of 150 drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
- Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.
- Coordinated dispatching of 68 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.
- Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems
Education
Associate of Arts - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Middlesex Community College
New Brunswick, NJ.Skills
- Safety Regulations Implementation
- Cost Control
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Improvement Recommendations
- Records Organization and Management
- Materials Monitoring
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Operational Standards
- Worker Supervision
- Shipping Activity Oversight
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Fleet Inspections
- Customer Satisfaction
- Administrative Management
Timeline
Driver Specialist
McLane Food Service
01.2021 - 01.2022
Driver Specialist
Ryder Integrated Logistics
12.2019 - 09.2021
Transportation Operations Manager
McLane Food Service Distribution
12.2009 - 12.2019
Associate of Arts - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Middlesex Community College