Leon Baker

• Yard driver of a yard mule (50 -100 times per shift)
• Moving customer trailers from yard to dock for unload and then back to yard for OTR drivers to pick up
• Keeping yard organized
• Operated a yard mule (spotter truck) to safely transport customer trailers between designated yard locations and warehouse docks for loading and unloading operations.
• Coordinated timely trailer movements to support efficient shipping, receiving, and over-the-road (OTR) transportation schedules.
• Maintained an organized and efficient trailer yard by strategically positioning equipment and monitoring trailer locations.
• Ensured trailers were accurately staged and readily accessible for OTR drivers to facilitate on-time departures.
• Communicated with warehouse personnel, dispatchers, and drivers to prioritize trailer movements and support daily operational needs.
• Conducted routine inspections of trailers and yard equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures.
• Managed high-volume trailer traffic while maintaining a safe work environment and minimizing operational delays.

• Maintain, operate stretch wrapper and unit strap machine for residential air handlers for line AAH01/423A
• Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for stretch wrapping and strapping operations

• Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications
• Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
• Oversaw and optimized work of 10 contractors, 2 plumbers, 3 electricians and 5-10 day labors performing high-quality renovation work

• Performed various administrative functions, including hay sales marketing and delivery
• Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers

Job Descriptions;

• Texas O.T.R.,Regional,Short Haul,& Rail.... Logistics Manager.. Managed the Logistics & Marketing of Interstate, Rail, P/U & deliveries
• Pre-planned p/u & deliveries for local & O.T.R. drivers
• Being the Houston Terminal designated trainer required me to train new operations employees
• Worked closely with Safety Dept on Drivers logs & accident reviews
• Managed a fleet of 65 O.T.R. drivers
• Recruited over the road drivers
• Held all Houston Terminal orientations for all new hires
• Represented the Houston terminal in corp. for the design of the 1st O.B.C.
  system for JB Hunt Trucks
• Represented the Houston terminal at JB Hunt corporate office (Lowell, AR) in a special operations that assured all drivers home for the Christmas holidays
• Managed D.C.S. on sight operations at Microsoft in Cypress, TX
• Managed JB Hunt Dedicated Services Operations in Jackson, Ms. of a fleet with 105 flat bed trucks
• Managed drivers in safety, log books/ payroll

• Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions
• Made local p/u & deliveries in Houston area,operated forklift for loading & unloading trucks
• Managed parts dept
• Was on call for after hour rd service
• Became O.T.R. Dispatcher for fleet of 45 flat bed trucks