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Joseph Gallo

North Vernon,IN

Summary

Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in transportation. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator

IGL Logistics LLC
04.2020 - 12.2023
  • Startup dump truck company
  • Obtained DOT/MC Authority, IFTA, insurance
  • Obtained class b cdl
  • Purchased tri axle dump truck
  • Sales, billing, accounting
  • Hauled gravel, sand, dirt to customers construction locations.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.

Contractor

IGL, LLC
02.2019 - 12.2019
  • Contracted to head startup cabinet manufacturing company
  • Traveled to Merida Mexico for operations
  • Worked with Mexico lawyers and government for proper business licensing
  • Sought and leased manufacturing facility
  • Purchased machinery to include installation
  • Sought raw materials and signed contracts from Mexican suppliers
  • Hired top professionals to manage day-to-day operations
  • Worked with ship liner to coordinate movement of containers to US.
  • Delivered high-quality work on time and within budget, earning positive feedback from clients.
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.

Owner/Operator

Gallo Transport Inc
09.2011 - 01.2019
  • Startup refrigerated transportation company
  • Obtained DOT/MC Authority, IFTA, insurance and equipment
  • Obtained DOT drug and alcohol suspicion certification
  • Recruit company drivers and owner operator drivers
  • Training drivers in DOT rules and regulations along with company policies
  • Train office staff in DOT regulations, dispatch, and company policies
  • Managed 11 drivers, 3 office personnel
  • Drove revenue to over 3 million year
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.

Terminal Manager

LDS Trucking/Logistics and Distribution Services
08.2010 - 09.2011
  • Plan daily activities and roles for employees
  • Monitor and direct all dispatching activities, including tracking, routing, and dispatching of up to 300 drivers
  • Implement changes to transportation services, scheduling as needed
  • Ensure staff members fully and consistently comply with safety rules, administrative procedures and policies and government regulations
  • Investigate, verify, and resolve shipper or customer complaints
  • Increased on-time performance with proactive scheduling and efficient workforce deployment.

Operations Manager

The Big Green Express, Inc
06.2007 - 08.2010
  • Startup flatbed transportation company
  • Guided owners in obtaining DOT/MC Authority, IFTA, equipment purchasing, day to day operations
  • Obtained DOT drug and alcohol suspicion certification
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements
  • Train staff in DOT regulations, dispatch, and company policies
  • Monthly driver safety training, DOT drug tests when required
  • Investigate accidents to determine faults and take corrective actions
  • Customer service and sales
  • Manage onsite repair facility and mechanics
  • Maintained and updated all equipment and driver's files to comply with DOT/FMCSA
  • Payroll for entire company
  • Monthly P&L, and KPI.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Grew company to 10 owned units and 4 leased units
  • Grew revenue to over 5 million year

Education

General Studies

Proviso East
Maywood, IL

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Payroll Processing
  • DOT Compliance

Certification

  • DOT Drug and Alcohol Training - 2011-2024

Accomplishments

  • Start up of 2 companies 1 of which I owned
  • Achieved on-time delivery to 99% by completing continuous employee training, vehicle maintenance and setting up commercial vehicle rental nationwide.
  • Supervised team of 15 staff members.

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPersonal development programs

Software

Microsoft Office

AS400

McCleod

Interests

Family

Sports

Traveling

Timeline

Owner/Operator

IGL Logistics LLC
04.2020 - 12.2023

Contractor

IGL, LLC
02.2019 - 12.2019

Owner/Operator

Gallo Transport Inc
09.2011 - 01.2019

Terminal Manager

LDS Trucking/Logistics and Distribution Services
08.2010 - 09.2011

Operations Manager

The Big Green Express, Inc
06.2007 - 08.2010

General Studies

Proviso East

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