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Preston R. Carlton

Preston R. Carlton

Hendersonville,TN

Summary

Seasoned Freight Broker with 10+ years experience. Solid background in freight brokerage, specializing in optimizing logistics solutions and building long-term client relationships. Managed complex freight operations, ensuring timely deliveries and high customer satisfaction. Demonstrated negotiation skills and problem-solving abilities to streamline supply chain processes and meet client needs.


Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Stay-At-Home Dad

Self-Employed
Hendersonville, TN
11.2023 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Sr Freight Broker/Carrier Sales

Traffix Inc
Nashville, TN
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • Managed 3 brokers while maintaining my own customers/carriers
  • Tracked all freight to ensure successful, on time deliveries
  • Bridged communication for all parties involved
  • Provided solutions for my team, carriers and customers
  • Maintained 100% customer satisfaction
  • Monitored market and negotiated rates based on trends.
  • Negotiated competitive rates with carriers, resulting in cost savings for customers.
  • Expanded the company''s network of reliable carriers, improving overall operational efficiency.

Carrier Sales/Freight Broker

Titanium Transportation
Nashville, TN
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Find reliable carriers to service customer's freight
  • Ensure timely, efficient pick up and delivery
  • Provide solutions both practical and outside the box thinking
  • Audit accessorials
  • Worked closely with sales team to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Achieved high levels of punctuality and reliability in meeting scheduled pick-up and delivery times.

Lease Purchase/Owner Op Fleet Manager

Western Express Inc
Nashville, TN
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Managed over 40 lease purchase drivers and over 20 owner operators
  • Strategic planning for the most financially beneficial and time efficient route for the customer and operator
  • Provide drivers with weekly audits of invoices and money earned. As well as helping them understand how to cut costs and maximize profits
  • Tracked each individual load while providing updates to the customer and sales team

Commission Based Sales Representative

Carlton Financial Group
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Prospect potential clients
  • Set solid appointments and serve existing clients
  • Sell product and myself on a one-on-one basis
  • Deliver customer service in a professional and caring manner

Firefighter- Combat Veteran

United States Air National Guard
01.2004 - 01.2010
  • Two tours overseas as a combat firefighter
  • Trained allied forces -Operation Iraqi Freedom
  • Contributed to Katrina Relief - Biloxi, MS
  • Active duty firefighter Holloman Air Force Base - Alamogordo, NM
  • Efficient in maintaining fire protection/prevention
  • Provided fire awareness training for children/adults in both small and large groups
  • Constant training on equipment and aircraft to better serve the base and it's people
  • Trained groups of 5-10 civilian Iraqi firefighters under challenging conditions
  • Combat medic training
  • Flight moral officer while in combat zone

Education

Garland Fire Academy
01.2004

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

Skills

  • Team Building
  • Collaborative negotiation skills
  • Cultivating relationships
  • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and AS400
  • Shipment tracking
  • Customer engagement
  • Transportation regulations
  • Data entry
  • Route planning
  • Deadline management

Timeline

Stay-At-Home Dad

Self-Employed
11.2023 - Current

Sr Freight Broker/Carrier Sales

Traffix Inc
01.2021 - 08.2023

Carrier Sales/Freight Broker

Titanium Transportation
01.2020 - 01.2021

Lease Purchase/Owner Op Fleet Manager

Western Express Inc
01.2014 - 01.2020

Commission Based Sales Representative

Carlton Financial Group
01.2011 - 01.2014

Firefighter- Combat Veteran

United States Air National Guard
01.2004 - 01.2010

Garland Fire Academy

University of Louisville

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