Javier Morales
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Accomplished Transportation Manager with a proven track record at Gold Star Foods, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention through strong relationships and strict compliance with regulations. Adept in MS Office and Roadnet, showcasing leadership and a positive attitude. Expertise in optimizing transportation performance and safety, significantly improving operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Manager
Gold Star Foods
Dixon, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Ensured strict compliance with federal, state, and local transportation regulations, avoiding fines and penalties.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers, enhancing satisfaction and retention rates.
- Monitored driver performance and compliance with safety regulations.
- Prepared and presented detailed reports on transportation performance metrics to senior management.
- Managed accurate inventory of transportation equipment and assets, ensuring optimal availability and utilization.
Transportation Supervisor
US Foods
Sacramento, CA
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Verified that drivers maintained required professional competences, licenses and safety knowledge.
- Maximized safety of transportation operations through use of field safety assessments.
- Supervised all facets of routine deliveries by effectively routing loads, managing drivers and meeting DOT requirements.
- Analyzed operational performance and implemented plans to achieve organizational and financial goals.
Class A Lead Driver
Gold Star Foods
Dixon, CA
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Performed pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections using knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures in coordination with company checklist.
- Safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer and manually unload/deliver various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, supplies, etc.) to customer locations.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process all paperwork efficiently.
Class A Driver (Seasonal)
The Morning Star Trucking Company
Williams, CA
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Performed pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections using knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures in coordination with company checklist.
- Maneuvered equipment expertly and safely in areas with obstacles and limited space without injury or damage to equipment or products.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and safely drove more than one trailer at a time (Doubles).
Logistics Coordinator
Shamrock Foods Company
Sacramento, CA
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Provide dispatch support for roadside assistance calls.
- Answered customer requests with information about product availability, shipping information and delivery status updates.
- Oversee driver scheduling for the day-to-day activities.
- Coordinate and execute logistics plan to move products and packages from pickup and to reach final destinations on schedule.
Dispatcher
UNFI -Tony's Fine Foods
West Sacramento, CA
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Prepared daily delivery and work schedules to maximize route coverage.
- Monitored traffic and weather conditions and alerted drivers of potential issues.
- Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors.
- Reviewed paperwork and routes prior to dispatching drivers to ensure accuracy and understanding of all details.
Operations Team Lead
General Produce Company
Sacramento, CA
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Supervised all warehouse operations including shipping and receiving.
- Received and processed all loads/will-calls and check for accuracy with all paperwork.
- Dispatch all drivers ensuring they have all paperwork including all equipment required for that day.
- Monitor the routes throughout each shift to ensure they stay on track and provide updates to Sales and Transportation management as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chico High School
Chico, CA2010
Skills
- CDL Holder -CLASS A
- Route Planning, Safety Compliance
- MS Office, Roadnet
- Fast learner and adaptability
- Team Coordination, Training & Development
- Fleet management & logistics
Timeline
Transportation Manager
Gold Star Foods
03.2023 - Current
Transportation Supervisor
US Foods
02.2022 - 11.2022
Class A Lead Driver
Gold Star Foods
09.2020 - 02.2022
Class A Driver (Seasonal)
The Morning Star Trucking Company
02.2020 - 09.2020
Logistics Coordinator
Shamrock Foods Company
04.2019 - 01.2020
Dispatcher
UNFI -Tony's Fine Foods
08.2018 - 04.2019
Operations Team Lead
General Produce Company
10.2015 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Chico High School
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