Lucius Baker
Maineville
Summary
Transportation and Logistics Operations Leader with over 10 years of experience managing fleet operations, final-mile delivery networks, and large driver teams across multiple markets. Proven ability to improve on-time delivery performance, maintain DOT and safety compliance, and optimize transportation operations for major accounts including Toyota, Graybar, Amazon, Mattress Firm, and Sleep Number. Skilled in operational leadership, fleet maintenance coordination, driver development, and data-driven logistics performance improvements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Penske Logistics
Cincinnati, OH
07.2024 - Current
- Oversee transportation operations for Toyota (37 drivers) and Graybar (4 drivers) delivery accounts.
- Manage full fleet maintenance operations, including preventive maintenance scheduling and vendor coordination.
- Administer SmartDrive video safety program to monitor driver safety and compliance.
- Maintain site health and compliance scores above 95%.
- Coordinate recruitment and hiring for drivers and dock workers including road tests and onboarding.
- Conduct dealer site evaluations to ensure safe and accessible delivery locations.
- Schedule float and flex drivers while coordinating with temporary driver vendors when coverage gaps arise.
Operations Manager
TCA Logistics
Cincinnati, OH
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed final-mile delivery operations for Mattress Firm, Sleep Number, and Amazon Prime.
- Oversaw driver scheduling, payroll operations, and DOT compliance.
- Coordinated logistics operations and resource allocation to improve delivery efficiency.
- Monitored operational performance metrics and implemented continuous improvement initiatives.
Regional Operations Manager
Postal Force
Hebron, KY
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Managed 15–20 box trucks supporting Amazon, R&L, and Estes delivery routes.
- Served as direct operational contact for Amazon station leadership.
- Expanded fleet capacity to 20+ trucks during peak season.
- Reduced operational costs by 15% through route optimization.
- Implemented scheduling improvements that increased team productivity by 30%.
- Maintained 100% DOT compliance.
Regional Operations Manager
ASA Logistics
Hebron, KY
03.2012 - 12.2019
- Directed warehouse and transportation operations supporting Amazon, Holland, and Wayfair logistics networks.
- Supervised 25–30 trucks and 45–50 drivers across multiple delivery routes.
- Reduced operational costs by 15% through logistics process improvements.
- Improved delivery times by 10% through supply chain optimization.
- Redesigned warehouse layout increasing dispatch efficiency by 25%.
Education
High School - Accounting Studies
Proviso East High School
Maywood, IL01-1994
Skills
- Fleet Operations Management
- Transportation Logistics
- Final Mile Delivery Operations
- DOT Compliance & Safety Programs
- Driver Leadership & Development
- Route Optimization
- Vendor & Maintenance Coordination
- Performance Metrics & Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Microsoft Office
- Operations management
- Performance monitoring
- Team Training
- Safety oversight
- Employee development
- Customer relations
- Staff supervision
- Task delegation
Accomplishments
- Improved Toyota delivery on-time performance from 70% to 90% through driver coaching and scheduling improvements.
- Maintained 98% on-time delivery performance for Graybar operations while managing a 37-driver transportation team.
- Expanded delivery fleet from 5 trucks to 20+ trucks during peak season, significantly increasing operational capacity.
- Reduced logistics operating costs by 15% through route optimization and operational improvements.
- Increased team productivity by 30% after implementing a new scheduling and dispatch system.
- Maintained 100% DOT compliance across multiple fleets through safety oversight and driver training.
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Penske Logistics
07.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
TCA Logistics
04.2022 - 07.2024
Regional Operations Manager
Postal Force
01.2019 - 04.2022
Regional Operations Manager
ASA Logistics
03.2012 - 12.2019
High School - Accounting Studies
Proviso East High School