James Ogle
Vine Grove,KY
Summary
Results-driven Transportation Supervisor with a strong focus on safety compliance and on-time delivery. Expertise in route optimization, driver supervision, and logistics management enhances operational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Supervisor
Trans Papa Logistics
07.2014 - Current
- Oversaw daily transportation operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Coordinated logistics schedules to optimize delivery routes and reduce transit times.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices for vehicle maintenance and inspection protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in freight handling procedures.
- Developed training programs focused on enhancing driver performance and customer service skills.
- Led cross-functional teams in strategic planning initiatives to improve overall transportation effectiveness.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for operational enhancements and cost reductions.
- Managed routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance.
- Coordinated schedules and routes for drivers to ensure timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.
- Ensured proper documentation was completed accurately for all transportation operations, including driver logs, vehicle inspection reports, and accident/incident reports.
- Managed a team of drivers, providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations to maintain a high level of professionalism.
- Scheduled repair and preventive maintenance of vehicles and other equipment.
- Addressed issues swiftly, resolving conflicts between drivers, customers, or other stakeholders effectively.
- Planned and established transportation routes, work schedules and operator assignments.
- Improved transportation efficiency by optimizing routes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and excellent customer service practices.
- Enhanced safety measures by conducting regular vehicle inspections and enforcing strict adherence to regulations.
- Increased on-time delivery rates by closely monitoring driver performance metrics and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Verified that drivers completed required safety training and attended quarterly driver safety meetings.
- Demonstrated tasks to new hires and assigned to experienced workers for further training.
- Monitored and maintained on-time delivery, reliability, service and performance.
- Monitored safe operations by conducting field safety audits.
- Managed driver safety awards program, promoting safe driving and working safe initiative.
Transportation Yard Switcher
Trans Papa Logistics
07.2014 - Current
- Operated yard truck to efficiently move trailers within distribution yard.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated trailer placements for optimal loading and unloading efficiency.
- Collaborated with dock workers to streamline cargo handling processes.
- Maintained accurate logs of movements and equipment status for reporting purposes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bullitt Central High School
Shepherdsville, KYSkills
- Transportation management
- Route planning
- Routing
- Vehicle maintenance
- Coordination
- Accident / incident reports
- Driver supervision
- Compliance standards
- Scheduling
- Transportation regulations
- Operations support
- Route navigation
- Driver safety programs
- Fleet management & logistics
- DOT regulatory compliance
- Warehouse management
- Fleet management
- Safety compliance
- On-time delivery
- Dispatch operations
- Coordinating schedules
- Incident reporting
- Route optimization
- Transportation planning
- Dispatching procedures
- DOT compliance
- Managing schedules
- Inspecting vehicles
- Documentation skills
- Assisting customers
- Supply chain coordination
- Securing loads
- Logistics management
- Road safety
Timeline
Transportation Supervisor
Trans Papa Logistics
07.2014 - Current
Transportation Yard Switcher
Trans Papa Logistics
07.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bullitt Central High School