JEFFREY WILLGING
Wabasha,MN
Summary
Proactive, team-driven individual who would like to continue to advance my career in the transportation industry. I have 25 years combined experience in LTL and bulk transportation. I am constantly focused on serving customer needs while managing costs and recruiting and retaining top talent for our team.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Terminal Operations Manager
Foodliner, Inc.
09.2016 - Current
- Managed an operation comprised of 50 drivers, shop personnel, wash bay personnel, and fleet managers to consistently handle our customer needs while always making safety the number one priority.
- Worked with shop foreman and fleet managers to ensure tractors and trailers were maintained in accordance with company guidelines.
- Responsible for hiring of drivers with a constant focus on retention.
- Worked with various customers to meet their needs in terms of equipment, staffing, and service.
- Focused on monthly Profit and Loss Statements to ensure profitability and identifying areas of improvement.
- Active with a community college truck driving program where I served as an advisory board member from 2018-2024, acting as board president from 2019-2022.
Fleet Manager
Foodliner, Inc.
05.2004 - 08.2016
- Responsible for the dispatch of 35-45 drivers, and 60 trailers while focusing on making efficient moves to serve customers effectively while remaining cost effective.
- Always ensured drivers were in compliance with DOT hours of service regulations.
- Worked with the terminal operations staff to schedule maintenance on equipment, trailer washouts, and personnel issues.
- Worked with other Fleet Managers to gain efficiencies by utilizing drivers and equipment in each others respective areas.
Terminal Supervisor
USF Holland
10.2002 - 05.2004
- Primary responsibility was supervision and dispatching of seventy five city and fifty linehaul drivers.
- Other duties include maintenance of driver logs, coaching safety, and staffing.
- Responsible for establishing a daily plan to efficiently and cost effectively get all freight loaded and closed out in order to reach other terminals by deginated cut off times.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Loras College
Dubuque, IA05.1996
Skills
- DOT Requirements
- Staff Supervision
- Operational Standards
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Microsoft Excel and Word
- Maintenance and Repair Orders
- Capital Expenditures Oversight
Interests and Hobbies
- Active in youth fishing club as a coach for state tournament.
- Reading, Walking, Traveling, and Cooking.
- Avid fisherman.
Timeline
Terminal Operations Manager
Foodliner, Inc.
09.2016 - Current
Fleet Manager
Foodliner, Inc.
05.2004 - 08.2016
Terminal Supervisor
USF Holland
10.2002 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Loras College
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