Kevin Russell
Hazel Park,MI
Summary
Proactive Transportation Supervisor experienced in route optimization, compliance, and operational efficiency. Improved transportation operations by enhancing route performance, addressing customer concerns, and promoting safety practices. Committed to developing employees and optimizing systems while ensuring adherence to regulations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Transporation Supervisor
Dean Transportation
Algonac, Michigan
10.2015 - Current
- Led by example, supported staff and drivers in daily operations to ensure safe loading and unloading of students.
- Building routes is conducted through assessments of route optimization for time and safety of students.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to ensure bus safety and readiness for students.
- Managed daily transportation operations, including driver scheduling and routing for safety and time.
- Conducted recruitment of qualified bus drivers by assessing their skills and verifying compliance with DOT, CPI, CPR, MED, BSBD/BDCE requirements, confirming DOT, CPI, CPR, MED, BSBD/BDCE requirements for employment.
- Analyzed crashes involving School Bus to pinpoint causes and suggest improvements.
- Facilitated school bus driver performance evaluations, offering guidance on maintaining safety standards.
- Addressed complaints from parents, schools, drivers, and district by proposing effective solutions and alternatives.
- Daily inspections of buses, Pre-Trip/Post trip and driving buses to verify bus repair or replacement has been completed.
- Trained staff on procedures for safe student loading and unloading, enhancing safety standards.
warehouse/truck driver
Interior Environments
48700 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48374
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Operated delivery trucks for timely transportation of goods to various locations.
- Loaded and secured cargo, ensuring safe transport and preventing damage during transit.
- Coordinated with dispatchers on route changes and delivery status to ensure timely updates and efficient logistics.
- Adhered to traffic laws and company policies for safe driving practices on all routes.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and minimizing risks of delivery delays.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Trained new loaders on proper loading techniques and safety protocols, enhancing team readiness and supporting smooth operations.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Maintained ongoing communications with operations center personnel to keep teammates informed.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Oakland Community College
Farmington Hills, MI06-1991
Some College (No Degree) - Education Degree
Madonna University
Livonia, MISkills
- Route optimization and planning
- Driver compliance and safety
- Crash and incident reporting
- DOT, MED, CPI, BSBD, SBDC compliance
- Transportation software proficiency
- Driver recruitment
- Bus driver training and development
- Student scheduling
- Parent, District and Staff complaint resolution and support
- Team building and leadership
- Effective communication skills
- Adaptability to changing priorities
Timeline
Transporation Supervisor
Dean Transportation
10.2015 - Current
warehouse/truck driver
Interior Environments
06.2014 - 06.2015
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Oakland Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Education Degree
Madonna University