John Fuls
Sauk Rapids,Minnesota
Summary
Transportation and logistics professional with over 20 years in heavy haul operations. Expertise in carrier management, route planning, and DOT compliance, ensuring safety and efficiency in complex environments. As a founder of a nonprofit, demonstrated leadership in financial oversight and community engagement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & President
Tanner’s Team Foundation
01.2011 - Current
- Founded and helped grow a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting families with children facing life-threatening illnesses
- Led fundraising, budgeting, event coordination, volunteer management, and community outreach initiatives, enhancing community support and engagement
- Provided critical support to families with children facing severe health challenges, improving their access to vital resources
- Oversaw distribution of more than $1.3 million in grants and charitable support over 15 years
- Developed leadership, organizational, and financial management skills to effectively guide nonprofit operations
Heavy Haul Carrier Representative
Anderson Trucking Service (ATS)
St. Cloud, Minnesota
04.2010 - Current
- Coordinated transportation solutions for heavy haul, oversized, and specialized freight shipments across multiple regions, ensuring compliance with customer requirements
- Managed relationships with carriers and drivers to achieve safe and on-time delivery performance, enhancing overall service reliability
- Assist with scheduling, routing, permits, and compliance for overweight and over-dimensional loads
- Maintain compliance with DOT regulations, safety standards, and customer requirements
- Communicate daily with dispatch, operations teams, customers, and carriers to resolve transportation issues efficiently
- Monitored shipment progress, proactively addressing delays and route changes to minimize disruptions and maintain operational efficiency
- Recognized for handling high freight volume with strong communication, organization, and carrier management skills
Heavy Haul Sales
C.H. Robinson
St. Cloud, Minnesota
04.2005 - 03.2010
- Supported heavy haul transportation operations, adapting to fast-paced logistics demands
- Coordinated freight movement and transportation scheduling operations to ensure timely delivery
- Assisted with route planning and load coordination, resolving operational challenges to maintain workflow
- Built and maintained strong relationships with carriers, customers, and internal departments
- Ensured compliance with transportation regulations and company safety procedures
Education
Diploma -
Clara City High School
Clara City, MN05-1987
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MNSome College (No Degree) - Transportation Safety
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MNSkills
- Heavy Haul Transportation
- DOT compliance
- Logistics management
- Load management
- Fleet coordination
- Route scheduling
- Carrier & Driver Relations
- Operations Management
- Microsoft Office & Transportation Software Systems
- Problem solving
- Customer Service
Leadership And Community Involvement
Tanner’s Team Foundation, Founder & President, 01/01/11, Present, Founded and helped grow a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting families with children facing life-threatening illnesses, Lead fundraising, budgeting, event coordination, volunteer management, and community outreach initiatives, Oversaw distribution of more than $1.3 million in grants and charitable support over 15 years, Developed strong leadership, organizational, and financial management skills
Additional Qualifications
- More than 20 years of trucking and transportation industry experience
- Extensive knowledge of heavy haul and specialized freight operations
- Proven success managing high-volume transportation operations
- Strong leadership and communication abilities in fast-paced environments
- Committed to safety, reliability, and operational excellence
Timeline
Founder & President
Tanner’s Team Foundation
01.2011 - Current
Heavy Haul Carrier Representative
Anderson Trucking Service (ATS)
04.2010 - Current
Heavy Haul Sales
C.H. Robinson
04.2005 - 03.2010
Diploma -
Clara City High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Ridgewater College
Some College (No Degree) - Transportation Safety
St. Cloud State University