JASON YINGST
Ocala,Fl
Summary
Highly motivated individual looking to take 12+ years in the food industry into a new upward direction. I'm an organized individual that works best under pressure. Outstanding team leadership and supervisory abilities. Competitive and driven to work in dynamic and fast-paced environment. Committed to treating drivers and team members with respect and dignity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Supervisor
Performance Food Group
12.2018 - 04.2023
- Maintained compliance with DOT regulations and accurately documented driver qualifications, permits and equipment information.
- Closely monitored operations and performed regular safety audits for adherence to administrative policies and compliance regulations.
- Dispatched and monitored 20-50 routes nightly, making sure routes departed on time and maintained timely deliveries throughout my shift.
- Established customer communications daily for any and all route issues.
- Allocated equipment to meet transportation needs and financial goals.
- Resolved maintenance and repair issues for vehicles and equipment.
- Scheduling for 100+ driver for daily routes and shuttles. Monitored scheduling for 2 drop yards to maintain cohesion with main terminal.
- Driver Trainer for 3 years
- Taught new drivers delivery and company procedures as well as driving training for drivers with less than 1 year experience.
- Demonstrated tasks to new hires and assigned to experienced workers for further training.
- Delivered 1-9 stops with 200-1500 cases daily for national chain franchises
- Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
- Developed and maintained professional relations between customer, store personnel and company.
- Dispatched, Scheduled, assisted Routing for our fleet of 100+ drivers, including two shuttle yards, on/off for past 18 months when opportunity arouse.
- Developed and maintained long-term, positive relationships with assigned drivers to enhance morale and productivity.
- Coordinated with drivers to organize timely pickup and delivery.
Owner/Operator Manager
From The Ground Up
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Designed and installed Irrigation Systems
- Laid out and install Landscape designs
- Currently investor and silent partner in our company
Food Delivery Driver
Merchant Food Service
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Planned optimal routes to deliver multiple orders per trip and achieve strong performance ratings.
- Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
- Worked in Team Driving routes for dedicated account
- Delivered 12-16 stops with 1000-1500 cases
- Logged hours, mileage and order-related activities with company's app to maintain detailed records.
- Stayed in constant communication with dispatching team to quickly respond to delivery updates.
- Delivered top customer satisfaction, reviewing feedback closely and addressing needs and requests of account holders.
Light Equipment Operator
Citrus County Board Of County Commissioners
02.2014 - 08.2016
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life and fluid levels.
- Used equipment to remove debris to keep roadways and parking lots clear.
- Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.
- Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
- Repaired signs and fences quickly to avoid accidents and mishaps.
- Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
- Patched broken pavement for safe travel by dumping, spreading and tamping asphalt.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Assistant Irrigation Superintendent
Landscaped Unlimited
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Supervised staff by checking work against project expectations.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Maintained strong working knowledge of all aspects related to Disney Palms Golf Course project.
- Supervised staff of 12-18
- Organized productivity schedules for Irrigation Superintendent
- Maintained design as well drew as-built for each hole renovation.
End Dump Driver
Patco
10.2012 - 04.2013
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life and fluid levels.
- Moved aggregate products across state of Florida
Auto Parts Delivery Driver
LKQ Corporation Inc.
08.2011 - 09.2012
- Safely and punctually delivered auto parts to local automobile stores from large distributor.
- Pulled parts off store shelves to fill customer orders.
- Kept records of pickups and deliveries and obtained necessary signatures and receipts.
- Checked parts computer for stock items and initiated special orders.
- Planned routes to maximize efficiency
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
10.2009 - 09.2011
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Driver Mentor
- Developed and implemented training materials and course updates.
- Taught drivers how to drive, shift and back up trucks.
- Identified driver training needs to make recommendations to manager.
- Evaluated performance of assigned personnel and provided corrective actions of trainees during simulator training.
- Tracked daily driver logs to comply with regulatory standards.
Education
GED -
Citrus High School
Inverness, FL06.1992
Class A CDL -
Truck Driver Institute
Sanford, FL02.2001
Skills
- Customer Accounts Management
- Safe Driving
- Recordkeeping Requirements
- Personnel Monitoring
- Route Planning and Adjustment
- Equipment Needs Assessment
- Effective Scheduling
- Multitasker
- Comfortable in high pace high stress situations
- Critical Thinking
- Driver Relations
- Microsoft Windows
- Effective Communication
Additional Information
References
Work Related
Jennifer Parish Customer Service Manager PFG
352-359-6471
JoAnn Hall Transportation Supervisor Crom Transportation (Former PFG)
352-682-9612
Donald Maidlow Landscapes Unlimited Superintendent (Former)
352-601-0258
Timeline
Transportation Supervisor
Performance Food Group
12.2018 - 04.2023
Owner/Operator Manager
From The Ground Up
08.2017 - 12.2018
Food Delivery Driver
Merchant Food Service
08.2016 - 08.2017
Light Equipment Operator
Citrus County Board Of County Commissioners
02.2014 - 08.2016
Assistant Irrigation Superintendent
Landscaped Unlimited
06.2013 - 01.2014
End Dump Driver
Patco
10.2012 - 04.2013
Auto Parts Delivery Driver
LKQ Corporation Inc.
08.2011 - 09.2012
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
10.2009 - 09.2011
GED -
Citrus High School
Class A CDL -
Truck Driver Institute
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