Leroy T Cooper
Haw River,NC
Summary
I am a diligent logistics professional with 7 years of experience in commercial driving and supply chain management. Proficient in operating tankers and flatbed vehicles, with a strong focus on business development and customer service. Holds multiple certifications, including CDL A and Hazmat, doubles, triples, school bus, Hazmat tanker, passenger, and endorsement, ensuring compliance and safety in all operations. Committed to optimizing logistics processes and enhancing performance management within the industry. But mainly focusing on the tank transporting different types and varieties of chemical material obeying and falling dot rules and regulations including hazardous material safety protocol.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Coordinator's Assistant/Logistics Coordinator/Driver, Warehouse Orders
Rolling River
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods, minimizing stockouts.
- Established an effective communication system between departments involved in logistics coordination ensuring seamless information flow.
- Collaborated with sales and customer service teams to address client concerns and expedite orders when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, reducing the risk of fines or penalties.
- Improved order accuracy through meticulous data entry and verification processes.
- Reduced delivery times to customers by optimizing route planning and scheduling.
- Managed inventory levels to prevent stockouts, ordering supplies before reaching critical low levels.
- Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
Owner/Operator/Logistics Associate
LandStar
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Coordinated emergency logistics responses, ensuring rapid delivery of critical supplies during unexpected events.
- Coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery of materials, ensuring continuous production.
- Trained new employees on logistics procedures, promoting a consistent approach across the team.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Developed relationships with key vendors, securing preferential pricing and terms negotiation treatment.
- Reduced transportation costs by negotiating favorable contracts with carriers.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accuracy and accountability in stock management.
- Negotiated contracts with freight carriers to lower transportation costs without compromising service quality.
- Updated and maintained databases to track shipments and inventory.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
- pickup and delivery freigh.
Company Driver/Owner/Operator
Schneider National Carrier
11.2020 - 05.2023
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Transporting Hazardous material liquid with a tanker
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries, including proof of delivery documents for timely billing and dispute resolution.
- Assisted with loading and unloading tasks, ensuring efficient turnaround times at customer locations.
- Adhered to all federal, state, and local regulations governing commercial transportation, ensuring compliance and avoiding costly penalties.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions while maintaining strict adherence to safety guidelines.
- Communicated proactively with dispatchers regarding any delays or issues encountered en route for prompt resolution.
- Booking loading pickup and delivery
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
CLASS A OVER THE ROAD -OWNER OPERATOR
WESTERN EXPRESS
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Booking and delivery freight
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Assisting warehouse workers with loading and unloading their vehicles
- Determining the quickest routes to destinations
- Obeying highway safety laws while operating their vehicles
- Keeping track of miles driven, hours worked and delivery times and locations
- Obtaining and retaining signatures from authorized personnel to gain proof of delivery
- Meeting strict delivery deadlines
- Reporting and providing reasons for delays due to weather, construction or traffic accidents
- Maintaining and cleaning their vehicles
CDL Class B Driver/Supervisor
VIA Metropolitan Transit
06.2015 - 01.2020
- Adhered to all industry regulations, maintaining a clean driving record and up-to-date licenses.
- Trained new drivers on company policies, safety procedures, and proper vehicle operation.
- Collaborated with dispatchers for accurate scheduling, addressing any changes or issues promptly.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, prioritizing safety while minimizing delays in delivery schedules.
- Improved overall delivery timeframes by effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Clear and pleasant communication with passengers increases the understanding and accessibility of service.
- A detailed bus inspection ensures that any transportation of passengers is safe and fully operational.
- Problem-solving skills help other bus driver respond to unexpected road closures, conflicts and passenger disruptions.
- manage the safe travel conditions of an entire group of passengers by enforcing safety procedures.
Transportation Manager
Peaceful Residential Service
02.2010 - 06.2015
- Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
- Collaborated with planner to schedule and implement backhaul processes to meet third-party backhaul goals.
- Communicated with customer service and sales teams to improve productivity and service ratings.
- Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Operating Operations Management with a Concentration in Logistics and Transportation
Southern New Hampshire University
05.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Georgia01.2007
Skills
- Load planning support
- Route optimization
- Logistics analysis
- Driver scheduling
- Invoicing and shipping documentation
- Process optimization
- Stress management
- Tariff coding system
- Computer-based inventory system
- Inventory management procedures
- Supply chain operations
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Materials handling
- Items inspection
- Shipping and receiving
- Operational efficiency
- ERP systems proficiency
- Punctual and dependable
- Shipment tracking
- Decision-making
- Transportation planning
- Verbal and written communication
- International logistics
- Vendor onboarding
- Freight negotiation
- Team building
- Client relations
- Inventory control
- Company procedure adherence
- Performance management
- OSHA compliance
- Shipment coordination
- Transportation management
- Shipping documentation
- Performance metrics tracking
- Cost control
- Budget preparation
- Purchase orders
- Scheduling coordination
- Shipping procedures
- Delivery tickets
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Emergency readiness
- Training and leadership
- Shipment coding
- Delivery confirmation
- Progress tracking
- Materials and supply allocation
- Desktop and laptop computers
- Flexibility
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Safety monitoring and management
Certification
- Hazmat
- Tanker
- Passenger
- School Endorsement
- Double/Triples
- DOT Medical Card
- TWIC CARD
Locations
- Mebane, NC, 78245
- San Antonio, TX
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator's Assistant/Logistics Coordinator/Driver, Warehouse Orders
Rolling River
07.2024 - Current
Owner/Operator/Logistics Associate
LandStar
04.2023 - 07.2024
Company Driver/Owner/Operator
Schneider National Carrier
11.2020 - 05.2023
CLASS A OVER THE ROAD -OWNER OPERATOR
WESTERN EXPRESS
01.2020 - 11.2020
CDL Class B Driver/Supervisor
VIA Metropolitan Transit
06.2015 - 01.2020
Transportation Manager
Peaceful Residential Service
02.2010 - 06.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Bachelor of Science - Operating Operations Management with a Concentration in Logistics and Transportation
Southern New Hampshire University