J. Tyler Jones
Grand Island,NE
Summary
My objective is to become a valued team asset within your organization and, through my hard work, integrity, and business experience, achieve success for both the company and myself.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Insurance Coordinator / Compliance / CSR
Sunrise Express, Inc.
Grand Island, NE
08.2022 - Current
- Managed all insurance policies for commercial freight company to include, but not limited to: Group Captive Commercial Truck GL, Auto, Cargo, Phys Dam; WC; Property; Commercial Crime; Garage Liability; State Farm Company Auto; Occ-Acc; and Contingent Liability
- Worked with nation-wide customer base to ensure awarded freight lanes are being serviced in accordance to contractual obligations
- Responsible for uploading bids for annual or semi-annual customer RFPs
- Screen and verify status of Brokers prior to booking loads by running their credit history and verifying authority and surety bond status on the FMCSA Safer Web site
- Attend annual shareholder and safety meetings for Group Captive Commercial Truck plan
- Work closely with GWCC & ARU for claim management and resolution
- Closely watch Carrier CSA Scorecard and take appropriate action to keep scores well below FMCSA threshold
- Worked with Safety Director to implement internal protocols to push Driver and all Employee Safety Awareness
- Responsible for annual OSHA and other Federal mandatory reporting requirements
Recruiting & Safety Compliance
Sunrise Express, Inc
Grand Island, NE
01.2017 - 08.2022
- Primarily responsible for the driver recruiting, hiring, and retention for a 150 truck company
- Oversaw and managed the DOT mandated Random Drug & Alcohol Compliance Program
- Oversaw and managed the Worker's Compensation (WC) program for the entire 250 employee company located in 2 states
- Improved entire WC program by hands on claim management and by lowering injury frequency and severity. Earned the company over $260,000.00 in profit sharing funds due to the high performance of the WC program
- Worked closely w/ both HR and Safety to navigate situations that required input from both departments
- Worked closely w/ drivers to resolve problems and assist them when needed
- Coaching drivers utilizing the AI in-truck cameras to improve their driving habits
- Influential in the DataQ process and CSA Carrier Scorecard management
- Hands on accident and incident reporting & management
- Instrumental in implementing new recruiting & training technology and methods to benefit the company moving into the future.
- Worked and advised with the International Driver Recruitment Program that has brought drivers from 8 different countries overseas.
Senior ROW Agent
Universal Field Services, Inc.
North Platte, NE
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Represented Nebraska Public Power District on the R-Project - working with Landowners throughout the entirety of the 225 mile transmission line project to obtain right of entry and purchase easements
- Worked closely with Landowners to build and foster a positive working relationship by answering their questions and treating their concerns as a top priority
- Worked within Power 360 by adding contact notes, status updates, and title review
- Verified parcel accuracy within software
- Pulled and reviewed title to ensure current ownership and parcel accuracy
- Entered tracts via 4-wheeler to locate and record access roads with gps handheld unit
- Worked with civil, environmental, and cultural survey crews
- Obtained Nebraska Real Estate Salesperson License
ROW Agent / Survey Coordinator
Contract Land Staff
Ann Arbor, MI
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Represented Energy Transfer Partners on the Rover Pipeline - worked with Landowners on over 40 tracts to obtain survey permission and purchase easements
- Worked closely with Landowners to build and foster a positive working relationship by answering their questions and treating their concerns as a top priority
- Worked within the CLS LiNK Viewer adding activity notes, statuses, and uploading documents
- Utilized GIS mapping technology to draw and identify areas within the Viewer
- Attended scoping meetings to work directly with the stakeholders by answering their questions and assisting them to locate their properties on the maps
- Worked with over 25 survey crews and over 20 ROW Agents with all phases of survey (civil, biological, and cultural) as the Survey Coordinator on 200 miles of line Michigan
- Ensured tracts being accessed were cleared, and that survey crews and ROW Agents were informed of the interaction and safety procedures required by the client.
- Coordinated surveys to establish accurate legal boundaries for properties.
Project Land Data Specialist
Quality Integrated Services Inc.
Norfolk, NE
04.2013 - 07.2014
- Represented TransCanada on the Keystone XL Pipeline
- Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the Nebraska portion of the CLS LiNK Database utilized by the project, consisting of over 274 miles of proposed pipeline
- Ensured all data input into LiNK was accurate and concise
- Pulled reports, uploaded documents, added activity notes and status updates
- Created and audited hundreds of easements, amendments, atws agreements, and offer summary sheets
- Utilized GIS mapping technology to create Irrigation Interruption maps
- Audited property sketches for accuracy and tracked requested sketch revisions
- Worked closely with the ROW Agents by creating the necessary documents they needed out in the field
- Helped with mass Land Owner mail outs
- Also spent over 3 months in the field as a Survey Coordinator, managing and tracking up to 3 survey crews at a time
Human Resources Manager
Sunrise Express, Inc
Grand Island, NE
12.2006 - 04.2013
- Responsible for all facets of HR for a transportation company of 350 employees: recruiting and hiring, worker's compensation, FMLA, record keeping and personnel files, payroll assistance, disciplinary action, termination, interviews, employment verifications, keeping in compliance with all local, state, and federal labor laws, and much more.
Sergeant / Personnel Administrator
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, CA
02.2003 - 02.2007
- Responsible for all facets of Administration for squadrons and commands of over 700 Marines and Officers: maintaining all Service Record Books (personnel files), reporting and submitting travel claims for Marines returning from orders, auditing pay vouchers, updating dependent information and life insurance, ensuring all deployed Marines were receiving proper pay and entitlements while overseas, new join processing, outbound processing, and much more
Education
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Central Community College
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Self-Motivated
- Working Knowledge of Trucking Industry
- Policy Development
- Recruiting
- Customer Service and Assistance
Accomplishments
- Nebraska Real Estate Agent (currently inactive)
- Numerous Safety classes and seminars attended
- Numerous Leadership Courses while in the Marine Corps, Combat Training, Administration School
- CLS LiNK Database training in December 2013
- Forklift operator certified (needs re-certified per OSHA & NE requirements)
Additional Information
- Received the following awards while in the Marine Corps
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2x) - 2005 & 2006 Awarded for outstanding and diligent occupational service
- United States Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal - 2006 Awarded for 3 years of honorable and faithful service
Timeline
Insurance Coordinator / Compliance / CSR
Sunrise Express, Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Recruiting & Safety Compliance
Sunrise Express, Inc
01.2017 - 08.2022
Senior ROW Agent
Universal Field Services, Inc.
03.2015 - 01.2017
ROW Agent / Survey Coordinator
Contract Land Staff
07.2014 - 03.2015
Project Land Data Specialist
Quality Integrated Services Inc.
04.2013 - 07.2014
Human Resources Manager
Sunrise Express, Inc
12.2006 - 04.2013
Sergeant / Personnel Administrator
United States Marine Corps
02.2003 - 02.2007
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Central Community College
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