James Yoak
Conroe
Summary
Results-driven Transportation Manager with expertise in transportation logistics and problem solving. Committed to ensuring compliance and reliability while optimizing daily operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Manager
Jakes Finer Foods/US Foods
Houston
08.2021 - 04.2026
- Managed daily transportation operations for efficient food distribution.
- Monitored driver performance and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Monitored driver performance and compliance with safety regulations.
- Addressed transportation issues swiftly to uphold service quality.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding their orders and any changes in delivery schedules.
- Analyzed customer complaints regarding freight damage or late deliveries to identify trends and solutions.
Driver/Transportation Manager
Martin Preferred Foods
Houston
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Operated delivery vehicles to transport products safely and efficiently.
- Conducted vehicle inspections to maintain safety and compliance standards.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Followed traffic laws and regulations to ensure safe driving practices.
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure including verifying load details and confirming route information.
Transportation Supervisor
US Foods
Garland
02.2014 - 08.2016
- Supervised daily transportation operations to ensure timely deliveries.
- Led team of drivers to ensure timely delivery of goods while complying with laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to ensure smooth coordination between teams.
- Monitored driver performance and provided feedback to enhance compliance with safety regulations.
- Managed driver performance and conducted regular training sessions.
- Resolved transportation issues proactively to uphold service quality.
Driver/Lead Delivery Driver
US Foods
Conroe
06.2012 - 02.2014
- Delivered packages to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
- Operated delivery vehicles to ensure timely and safe transportation of goods.
- Monitored traffic conditions and implemented defensive driving strategies to enhance safety and minimize accident risk.
- Inspected vehicles regularly to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Inspected vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Recorded daily mileage, gas, and other data to maintain accurate tracking of delivery performance.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
Education
BBA - Business W/ Focus in Operations Management
DeVry University
Columbus, OH02-1998
Skills
- Transportation logistics
- Transportation regulations
- Problem solving
- Decision-making
- Multitasking
- Self-motivation
- Reliability
Certification
- Class A CDL - Texas - Issued 2002
- Certified Driver Trainer - Texas Issued 2022
Timeline
Transportation Manager
Jakes Finer Foods/US Foods
08.2021 - 04.2026
Driver/Transportation Manager
Martin Preferred Foods
08.2016 - 08.2021
Transportation Supervisor
US Foods
02.2014 - 08.2016
Driver/Lead Delivery Driver
US Foods
06.2012 - 02.2014
BBA - Business W/ Focus in Operations Management
DeVry University