James LaLonde
Norman,OK
Summary
Natural leader with a hands-on, lead-by-example approach and over 7 years of experience in oilfield trucking and dispatch operations. Known for dependability, adaptability, and a relentless drive for excellence. Passionate about teamwork, safety, and delivering results that support company success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Pusher
Rolfson Oil
Oklahoma City, OK
04.2026 - Current
- Scheduled 30+ drivers across Oklahoma and East Texas markets to effectively meet workload demands
- Monitor drivers' pre- and post-trip inspections and Hours of Service (HOS) in Samsara to ensure full DOT compliance
- Built strong relationships with drivers and upper management, facilitating effective issue resolution
- Oversaw day-to-day mechanic shop operations, ensuring timely resolution of equipment issues
- Conduct site visits to represent the company at rig and frac locations throughout Oklahoma and East Texas
Dispatcher
Flint Logistics Group
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Coordinated Flint Logistics Group driver schedules and daily freight dispatch.
- Coordinated fuel deliveries to rigs and fracs in Oklahoma and West Texas, prioritizing based on frac levels and requested times
- Assigned loads using route plans and delivery priorities.
- Monitored shipment status through tracking systems and carrier updates.
- Processed customer orders in job tracker for accurate job management
Fuel Dispatch Manager
Chemoil Energy
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2019 - 08.2025
- Oversee daily frac and rig fuel delivery operations across six U.S. markets
- Manage 20–40 trucks in active rotation, ensuring on-time deliveries and driver safety
- Supervised shift teams of two dispatchers for real-time load tracking and operational coordination
- Managed monthly driver schedules to optimize operational efficiency
- Deployed drivers across regions to effectively balance workload demands
- Respond to last-minute rig and LTL load requests, adjusting operations on the fly
Laydown Operator
Byrd Oilfield Services
Noble, OK
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Operated laydown machine for casing crew, ensuring safe handling of drill pipe and casing between ground and rig floor
- Maintained safe, efficient operations at rig site during extended shifts, contributing to overall team performance
- Relieved crew members during critical operations to maintain workflow and support team efficiency., effectively supporting operations in high-stress jobs across varying hole depths
- Remained on-call for urgent project needs, ensuring quick response to operational demands. for urgent project needs to cover pads for 10+ hours to multi-day projects
Education
GED -
State of Louisiana
Skills
- Operational coordination
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
- Real-time problem solving
- Strong work ethic & accountability
- Oilfield dispatch operations
- Shift and route scheduling
- OSHA compliance
- Emergency response planning
- Fleet logistics & driver allocation
- In-cab dispatch & truck tracking systems
Certification
- OSHA Safety Courses (various – details available upon request)
- Additional on-the-job training in oilfield transport operations
Timeline
Truck Pusher
Rolfson Oil
04.2026 - Current
Dispatcher
Flint Logistics Group
08.2025 - 04.2026
Fuel Dispatch Manager
Chemoil Energy
06.2019 - 08.2025
Laydown Operator
Byrd Oilfield Services
04.2017 - 05.2018
GED -
State of Louisiana