L. Daniel Akers
Rochester,NY
Summary
To obtain a position as a Terminal Manager at Fed Ex Freight.
Diligent [Desired Position] with solid background in distribution management and logistics. Proven track record of optimizing supply chain operations and enhancing team efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in inventory management and strategic planning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Distribution Manager
Upstate Niagara Cooperative
Rochester, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Plan and coordinate the movement of goods from warehouses to customers.
- Optimize routes, transportation modes, and schedules to reduce cost and improve delivery times.
- Supervise warehousing activities-receiving, storing, and dispatching.
- Identify cost-saving measures in transportation, storage, and labor.
- Ensure compliance with transportation laws, safety standards, company procedures and policies.
- Develop and oversee KPI’s.
Route Coordinator/ Manager in Training
Upstate Niagara Cooperative
Rochester, NY
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Maintain Routes
- Supervise drivers
- Train Drivers
- Monitor driver safety
- Manage DOT compliance
Relief Supervisor
Upstate Niagara Cooperative
Rochester, NY
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Relieved all supervisors, Assistant Plant Manager, and Production/Material’s Manager.
- Oversaw all aspects of production.
- Monitored that all safety protocols and efficiency standards were met.
- Supervised production employees to maintain efficiency and safety standards.
Supervisor, 3rd Shift
Upstate Niagara Cooperative
Rochester, NY
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Supervising all production and cooler operations.
DSD Driver
Upstate Niagara Cooperative
Rochester, NY
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Delivered dairy products to Upstate customers as a driver.
Owner/CEO/ President and Director of Operations
Akers Trucking, LLC.
Rochester, NY
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Directed and supervised operations, transportation, 3 PL, and warehousing.
- Scheduled employees and Inbound and Outbound shipments.
- Oversaw all equipment maintenance.
- Provided and scheduled training to ensure the safety of drivers and employees.
- Managed customer service requests and complaints.
- Conducted all hiring and termination of employee procedures
Education
Transportation Intermediaries Association
01.2013
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Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY01.1994
Regents Diploma - undefined
Kendall Central High School
Kendall, NY01.1991
Skills
- Warehousing operations
- Operational excellence
- Supply chain optimization
- Warehouse management
Certification
- Certified Transportation Broker
- Certified CDL Trainer for Upstate Niagara Cooperative
- Certified Forklift Trainer
Timeline
Distribution Manager
Upstate Niagara Cooperative
09.2025 - Current
Route Coordinator/ Manager in Training
Upstate Niagara Cooperative
01.2023 - 09.2025
Relief Supervisor
Upstate Niagara Cooperative
01.2022 - 01.2023
Supervisor, 3rd Shift
Upstate Niagara Cooperative
01.2020 - 01.2022
DSD Driver
Upstate Niagara Cooperative
01.2015 - 01.2020
Owner/CEO/ President and Director of Operations
Akers Trucking, LLC.
01.2006 - 01.2015
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Monroe Community College
Regents Diploma - undefined
Kendall Central High School
Transportation Intermediaries Association