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Matthew Bell

Loveland,CO

Summary

Dynamic Transportation Manager with a proven track record at US Foods, excelling in route optimization and compliance with regulations. Skilled in fleet management and fostering team collaboration, I enhanced delivery efficiency and customer satisfaction, driving continuous improvement initiatives that significantly reduced operational costs.

Professional in transportation management with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Proven ability to oversee logistics, optimize routes, and ensure regulatory compliance. Highly adaptable, dependable, and skilled in problem-solving, strategic planning, and resource allocation. Known for enhancing operational efficiency and fostering cohesive work environment.

Service-focused Transportation Manager with superb background in logistics management. Highly skilled at efficiency management, cost reduction and performance maximization. Dedicated to continuous productivity improvements through training as well as timely and efficient transportation operations. Stellar problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation Manager

US Foods
11.2023 - Current
  • Maintained compliance with all regulations, avoiding fines and penalties for the organization.
  • Managed a team of drivers, providing support and guidance to improve performance and productivity.
  • Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems.
  • Researched distance, traffic patterns and other aspects to determine cost-effective and productive routes for deliveries.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of transportation procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and best practices, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
  • Oversaw team of 30+ drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.

Route Manager

Hiland Dairy Foods
04.2023 - 11.2023
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving service issues promptly and professionally.
  • Conducted driver ride-alongs and observations to evaluate and improve driver performance.
  • Monitored daily operations and routes to resolve issues and drive operational effectiveness.
  • Planned, distributed, monitored and followed up on daily route assignments to service customers per company standards and agreements.
  • Scheduled, attended and contributed to safety meetings to maintain working relationships and promote maximum morale and productivity.
  • Managed end-of-day check-in process to capture and communicate key service, safety and equipment issues.
  • Leveraged systems, equipment and process redesign to drive continuous improvement.
  • Visited customers and customer sites to evaluate and resolve safety issues.
  • Increased on-time delivery rates by coordinating closely with drivers and dispatchers.

Education

Hallendale
Hallendale Florida

Skills

  • Internal loss prevention
  • Carrier selection
  • Warehouse operations
  • Transportation regulations
  • Route planning
  • Safety management
  • Shipment coordination
  • Safety regulations implementation
  • Fleet management
  • Budget control
  • Route optimization
  • Cost control and tracking
  • Continuous improvement

Timeline

Transportation Manager

US Foods
11.2023 - Current

Route Manager

Hiland Dairy Foods
04.2023 - 11.2023

Hallendale
Matthew Bell