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Melissa Castaneda

Huntington Beach,CA

Summary

Transportation Manager with 2 years of experience overseeing teams of drivers to meet efficiency and performance targets. Strong understanding of effective routing and transportation cost-saving measures. Deep knowledge of and DOT compliance requirements. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy with commitment to customer service and meeting deadlines. Driven leader to motivate and develop employees. 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation Manager 2

JB Hunt Transport
10.2023 - Current
  • Maintained compliance with all regulations, avoiding fines and penalties for organization.
  • Managed 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.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty to company.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of transportation procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and best practices, fostering culture of excellence within department.
  • Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
  • Enhanced equipment usage by establishing proper maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and repair costs.
  • Increased transportation efficiency by optimizing routing and scheduling processes.

Transportation Manager Ll - Amazon Port Account

JBHunt Transport
11.2021 - 10.2023
  • Compliance, Safety, Direct To Work
  • Helping account in all aspect where needed
  • Temporary Fiji Account Manager
  • Maintained compliance with all regulations, avoiding fines and penalties for organization.
  • Managed 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.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty to company.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced equipment usage by establishing proper maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and repair costs.
  • Increased transportation efficiency by optimizing routing and scheduling processes.
  • Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
  • Oversaw team of 30 drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
  • Oversaw team of 30 drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
  • Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
  • Resolved customer issues efficiently, minimizing lost business due to transportation errors or delays.

Driver Mentor

JBHunt Transport
10.2018 - 11.2021
  • Trained driver trainers and drivers on Logs Peoplenet and all things safety
  • Taught drivers Smith System
  • Collaborate with freight manager dispatching and clearing errors
  • Assist drivers to problem solve issues in their trucks
  • Conducted observations and 10 percents on trucks and trailers
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.

Driver Trainer

JBHunt Transport
07.2015 - 10.2018
  • Drove with new drivers teaching all things safety and how to run the trucks and Peoplenet
  • Assisting new drivers to learn the JBHunt methods of operation
  • Conducted total of 1000 miles of training with each driver.

Driver

JBHunt Transport
10.2007 - 10.2018
  • 2017 Driver of the Year Award
  • Over 732,000 safe miles
  • Local and Regional driver for various accounts
  • Conducted pretrips and post trip tasks to make ensure road safety

Education

Skills

  • Safety Management
  • Route Planning
  • Materials Management
  • Load Planning

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Transportation Manager 2

JB Hunt Transport
10.2023 - Current

Transportation Manager Ll - Amazon Port Account

JBHunt Transport
11.2021 - 10.2023

Driver Mentor

JBHunt Transport
10.2018 - 11.2021

Driver Trainer

JBHunt Transport
07.2015 - 10.2018

Driver

JBHunt Transport
10.2007 - 10.2018

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