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JUAN CARLOS GARCIA

Howell

Summary

Logistics Manager with over 11 years overseeing operations, transportation, distribution and logistics for Fortune 100 companies. Trained facilitator with outstanding interpersonal and negotiation skills. Decisive Logistics Manager with a talent for negotiating and implementing cost saving measures without compromising quality. Adapts quickly to the changing needs of fast-paced and growing companies and organizations. Transportation Manager dedicated to continuous process improvement in the face of rapidly evolving and changing markets. Extremely results-oriented and proactive in addressing and resolving problems. Skilled Operation Manager with solid experience managing all levels of multiple projects including budgeting and administration.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Tractor Trailer Driver

Costco Depot
03.2024 - Current

Verified loads before departing depot to make certain the load was going to the right destination. Weighed loads to assure legality and safety of load being transported out of the depot. Secured loads at store locations to ensure anti-theft of product. Reassured empty trailer and loaded trailers were properly placed in the depot locations. Assured that the vehicle I was driving was within the safety parameters dictated by DOT. Adhered to company policies in all aspects of doing business on a daily basis.

Line Haul Driver

Duie Pyle
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Moved Freight from terminal to terminal in the Northeast

Tractor Trailer Driver

JB Hunt
03.2010 - 10.2023
  • Delivered to residential and commercial locations
  • Inspected cargo for count accuracy
  • Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes
  • Received pick-ups and delivered them to warehouse
  • Dispatched for same-day pick-ups
  • Drove multi-stop routes and made deliveries of Hazmat freight
  • Checked vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
  • Read bills of lading to determine assignment details
  • Reported any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles
  • Reported vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles
  • Verified the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers
  • Maintained logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
  • Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collected payment for services when required

Fleet Manager

JB Hunt Intermodal
05.2015 - 12.2015
  • Responsible for planning loads and monitoring loads enroute
  • Responsible for payroll of drivers that were settled weekly
  • Responsible for safety training of drivers and implementing safety procedures

Tractor Trailer Driver

Kreilkamp Trucking
05.2004 - 02.2010
  • Achieved a 100% on-time shipment rate
  • Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service
  • Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors

Transportation Manager

Deacon Transportation
03.2003 - 03.2007
  • Achieved a 99% on-time shipment rate
  • Reported carrier-performance metrics and monthly costs reports to executive team
  • Supervised material flow, storage and global order fulfillment
  • Redirected shipments en route in response to customer requests
  • Reduced operating budget by 50% and misships by 100% by implementing new policies and procedures
  • Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service
  • Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors
  • Oversaw hiring and training of 35 new employees each quarter
  • Forecasted manpower requirements based on daily workload and company targets
  • Collaborated with third-party vendors to implement a new Communicating system

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
01.2015

Skills

  • OSHA requirements knowledge
  • Customer service-oriented
  • DOT regulations
  • Organized
  • Budget management
  • Conflict resolution
  • HAZMAT training
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Valid NJ CDL driver's license
  • Consistently meet goals
  • Doubles and Triples Endorsements
  • Staff training/development
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsements
  • Effective leader
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication
  • Excellent time management
  • Client account management
  • Defensive driver training
  • Million Mile Safety Award Recipient
  • Log keeping
  • Vehicle maintenance and inspection
  • Commercial driving
  • Weight distribution
  • Route planning expertise
  • Load securement
  • Clean driving record
  • Safe driving practices
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Warehouse operations
  • Troubleshooting
  • Safety compliance
  • Strong work ethic

Accomplishments

    One Million Mile Recipient from J.B.Hunt

Timeline

Tractor Trailer Driver

Costco Depot
03.2024 - Current

Line Haul Driver

Duie Pyle
10.2023 - 02.2024

Fleet Manager

JB Hunt Intermodal
05.2015 - 12.2015

Tractor Trailer Driver

JB Hunt
03.2010 - 10.2023

Tractor Trailer Driver

Kreilkamp Trucking
05.2004 - 02.2010

Transportation Manager

Deacon Transportation
03.2003 - 03.2007

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

New Jersey City University
JUAN CARLOS GARCIA