Paul Bonick
Hershey,PA
Summary
Self-motivated Efficient transportation manager commended as technologically proficient professional adept at planning, dispatching and routing packages by maintaining strong relations with transport carrier services. Solid several-year background in handling logistics to achieve timely delivery. Prioritizes tasks and distributes operations to provide maximum output. Experience with 3PL companies working together towards goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Manager
M&S Delivery FedEx Ground 3PL
Middletown, PA
03.2020 - Current
- Oversee day-to-day operations of 42 employees.
- Schedule daily loaded trailer dispatches in accordance with 3rd-party carrier.
- Follow up on shipments that have been delayed or rescheduled.
- Monitor the movement of trailers for on-time delivery.
- Vendor negotiation and contract development.
- Schedule night linehaul runs with drivers for coverage.
- Responsible for safety training on all drivers and shop mechanics.
- Oversee daily maintenance shop operations on fleet repairs, PM, scheduling repairs in a timely manner to limit any downtime on trucks.
- Order parts through various vendors and following up on deadlines.
- Managing breakdowns by assisting drivers with a replacement truck to limit any delays.
- Writing work orders and assigning them to mechanics.
- Inspecting repairs that are completed and test riding trucks to ensure all issues are corrected.
- Reasonable for truck inspection in accordance with DOT regulation.
- Monitor driver performance through ELD and drive cams for safety concerns using Lynx, Motive, and Omnitracs software.
- Responsible for interviews, hiring new candidates, and training per company requirements, including disciplinary actions and termination.
- Respond to driver complaints, from safety issues to delays.
- Schedule employee vacations and time off for coverage.
- Submit weekly payroll.
- Use spreadsheets for drivers' schedules and load tracking with Microsoft Office, TMS.
- Experience with Lytx software program.
- Created and enforced policies and procedures for the entire logistics team.
- Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
Driver Manager
J&S Trucking FedEx Ground 3PL
Homestead, FL
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Responsible for day to day operations with 3rd party carrier
- Oversee night time Linehaul activity
- Resolve driver issues regarding safety concerns
- Coordinate PTO, sick days, vacations to assure coverage
- Oversee daily drive DOT hours
- Drive to several service terminals throughout Florida for on time needs
- Use E-Log and 10 speed transmissions
- Perform road tests to new candidates
- Monthly online safety classes
- P&D pickups with 53 foot trailer
- Kept track of driver hours and miles to achieve maximum productivity in given hours.
- Tracked driver behavior, timekeeping and attendance.
General Manager
Seven Eleven Transport INC FedEx Ground 3PL
Miami, FL
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Oversee day-to-day operations, assisting with moving live load trailers.
- Monitor any delays resulting from driver or trailer shortage.
- Manage a group of 26 employees.
- Responsible for hiring and road testing during a long application process.
- Oversee day and night dispatch, and ensure they are on time.
- Schedule sick leave, vacation, and drive when extra routes are needed.
- Operate tractor trailers with doubles in all wheel conditions, day or night.
- Analyze cost effectiveness.
- Trained employees on duties, policies, and procedures.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
- Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets, and measuring results.
- Schedule weekly safety meetings with all drivers.
- Audit daily E-logs on the Teletrac System.
- Ensured optimal team size for workflow
- Managed and trained new hires.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
Linehaul Driver Supervisor
Trinity LTL FedEx Ground Contractor
Pittston, PA
11.2009 - 02.2015
- Operate tractor trailers with doubles overnight in all weather conditions to Syracuse, New York
- Oversee dispatch times and drivers readiness
- Handle Breakdowns and coordinate extra trucks to cover late trailers
- Pickup and Delivery with 53 foot trailers
- Give road tests to new candidates
- Train new hires with hooking up double trailers, E-log, required paperwork and safety.
- Coordinated load planning for drivers to minimize dispatch delays.
- Tracked driver behavior, timekeeping and attendance.
- Initiated team briefings for drivers to discuss key performance targets and ways to improve bottom line.
- Tracked drivers and tractors to maximize utilization.
Education
Certificate in CDL Driving School -
Lackawanna College
08.2003
Associate - Cardiology Tech
Harrison Medical School
Kingston, PA01.2000
Degree - Auto Body Repair
Wilkes Barre Vo-Tech
Plains, PA06.1995
High School Diploma -
Elmer L Meyers High School
Wilkes Barre, PA01.1995
Skills
- Cost Control and Tracking
- Staff Development and Oversight
- Materials Monitoring
- Relationship Building
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Equipment Inspection
- Web-based Logistics Information Systems
- Workforce Management
- Maintenance and Repair Orders
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Logistics Analysis
- Logistics Processes Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Fleet Inspections
- Recruiting and Interviewing
- Logistics and Supply Chain Software
- Onboarding and Training
Certification
Certifications and Licenses CDL A logistics management certificate March 2016
Pennsylvania Auto Appraiser
- License
Timeline
Transportation Manager
M&S Delivery FedEx Ground 3PL
03.2020 - Current
Driver Manager
J&S Trucking FedEx Ground 3PL
12.2018 - 03.2020
General Manager
Seven Eleven Transport INC FedEx Ground 3PL
03.2015 - 12.2018
Linehaul Driver Supervisor
Trinity LTL FedEx Ground Contractor
11.2009 - 02.2015
Certificate in CDL Driving School -
Lackawanna College
Associate - Cardiology Tech
Harrison Medical School
Degree - Auto Body Repair
Wilkes Barre Vo-Tech
High School Diploma -
Elmer L Meyers High School
Certifications and Licenses CDL A logistics management certificate March 2016
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