Marqeisha Tamplin
Goodyear
Summary
Results-driven Transportation Manager with over 13 years of experience in transportation, routing, dispatch, and fleet operations. Expertise in enhancing route efficiency, ensuring DOT compliance, reducing costs, and improving safety and on-time delivery. Skilled in leading diverse teams and collaborating across departments to optimize operations and deliver customer satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Manager
US Foods
Phoenix
01.2025 - Current
- Lead daily transportation operations for a high-volume food distribution network serving customers throughout Arizona; manage drivers, dispatchers, routing functions, and fleet readiness to ensure safe and efficient delivery operations.
- Decreased workplace accidents by 67% within 9 months by strengthening safety protocols, conducting routine driver observations, and leading focused safety initiatives.
- Improved safety compliance by implementing regular safety meetings, driver safety blitzes, and performance huddles, reinforcing a culture of accountability and risk reduction.
- Monitor KPIs including on-time delivery, driver productivity, route efficiency, overtime, and customer service performance; oversee DOT compliance, hours-of-service tracking, vehicle inspections, and fleet safety requirements.
- Coordinate with warehouse, routing, maintenance, and sales teams to improve service levels, resolve operational issues, reduce delays, improve communication, and increase operational efficiency.
Safety Road Supervisor
National Express Transport
Phoenix
05.2023 - 03.2026
- Conducted inspections to maintain service quality and operational efficiency.
- Monitored vehicle condition and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained new employees on company policies and safety practices.
- Conducted safety training sessions for personnel; maintained compliance with OSHA regulations.
Lead Driver Trainer
US Foods
Phoenix
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Conducted hands-on driving assessments for trainee drivers, ensuring skill proficiency and readiness for on-road responsibilities.
- Mentored new hires, enhancing staff development and fostering effective communication among drivers, warehouse personnel, and customers.
- Maintained DOT compliance and organized driver records and transportation documentation to support daily operations.
Transportation Supervisor
PepsiCo
Tucson
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Coordinated with logistics team to optimize route planning and scheduling.
- Monitored driver performance and provided feedback to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Supervised daily transportation operations to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external transportation vendors.
Skills
- Transportation Operations
- DOT Compliance
- Driver Supervision
- Route Optimization
- Dispatch Operations
- Logistics Coordination
- Supply Chain Operations
- Fleet Safety
- Fleet Optimization
- KPI Tracking
- KPI Reporting
- Continuous Improvement
- Transport management systems
- Delivery performance
- Inventory Management
- Scheduling and Staffing
- Routing Software
- Dispatch Software
- Fleet Tracking Systems
- GPS Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Safety compliance
- Route optimization
Certification
- DOT Compliance Training
- Fleet Safety Training
- Transportation Operations
- Leadership and Team Development
- TSI Safety
Timeline
Transportation Manager
US Foods
01.2025 - Current
Safety Road Supervisor
National Express Transport
05.2023 - 03.2026
Lead Driver Trainer
US Foods
01.2019 - 01.2022
Transportation Supervisor
PepsiCo
03.2015 - 12.2018