QUETSY COLON NADAL
Killeen,TX
Summary
Experienced Operations Supervisor and CDL Class A Driver with a strong background in logistics, fleet coordination, and transportation operations. Expertise in managing driver schedules, dispatch support, and safety compliance while ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. Proficient in operating diverse vehicle types, including Dry Vans and hydrogen-powered trucks, and skilled in employee training and operational reporting.
Overview
2
2
Languages
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor / CDL Class A Driver
Global Expedited Transportation (G.E.T.)
, Georgia
12.2025 - Current
- Supervising daily transportation operations across first and second shifts, coordinating drivers, trucks, trailers, loads, and equipment.
- Assign drivers and equipment based on production schedules, transportation requirements, staffing levels, and operational priorities.
- Coordinate driver coverage, dispatch activities, load completion, and cross-shift transportation support.
- Manage empty trailer drops, pickups, repositioning, and equipment availability based on production requirements.
- Provide CDL Class A driving support when driver coverage is limited or additional transportation capacity is required.
- Provides shuttle and load coverage when scheduled drivers complete their shifts or additional transportation support is needed.
- Facilitated transportation to ensure smooth production workflow and minimize disruptions.
- Monitor production-line interruptions, delays, equipment repairs, and recovery activities while maintaining timely communication with customers and management.
- Coordinate trailer movements between the warehouse and other operational locations to maintain equipment availability.
- Train and coach employees on transportation procedures, production operations, end-of-shift responsibilities, communication standards, and incident reporting.
- Provide drivers with guidance regarding operational expectations, safety procedures, communication requirements, and urgent incident escalation.
- Support the use of electronic logging devices and electronic logbooks, including Motive, Samsara, and similar platform.
- Review driver logs, hours-of-service information, and required transportation documentation to support DOT compliance and accurate recordkeeping.
- Prepare and submit daily operational reports, shift updates, staffing information, and transportation status reports to management.
- Participated in operational planning meetings to align staffing, production requirements, transportation plans, equipment availability, and upcoming operations.
- Collaborate with drivers, technicians, production teams, customers, and management to resolve time-sensitive operational issues.
- Monitored production and transportation activity, communicated operational updates to customers, management, drivers, technicians, and production personnel to ensure alignment.
- Coordinate fuel operations by checking fuel levels, fueling trucks, and preparing equipment for daily operations.
- Assign drivers to trucks and trailers and reposition dry vans to maintain fleet readiness and operational continuity.
- Performed supervisory and CDL driving responsibilities to maintain service levels and production support.
CDL Class A Driver
Calhoun Truck Lines
, Georgia
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Transported intermodal containers from ports to customer facilities, ensuring safe and timely deliveries.
- Operated commercial vehicles in compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and transportation safety standards.
- Coordinated container movements per port procedures and customer requirements, maintaining securing standards.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections, reporting equipment issues to maintain vehicle and trailer safety and operational readiness.
CDL Class A Driver
Gold Star Foods
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2021 - 03.2023
CDL Class A Driver
Carlisle Carrier Corp. / Cowan System LLC
Mechanicsburg, PA
01.2020 - 09.2021
CDL Class A Driver
Werner Enterprises
Allentown, PA
07.2019 - 01.2020
Forklift Operator
Nestlé USA
Breinigsville, PA
02.2017 - 05.2019
Warehouse / Material Handler
Advance Auto Parts Warehouse
Kutztown, PA
08.2013 - 01.2017
- Facilitated receiving, inbound operations, shipping, outbound operations, picking, production, put-away, and replenishment to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Moved, staged, and replenished materials to support warehouse and production requirements.
- Coordinated inventory movement and order fulfillment to streamline warehouse operations.
- Operated sit-down forklifts, electric pallet jacks, cherry pickers, and Hi-Lo forklifts.
- Adhered to material-handling procedures while ensuring safety and organization of work areas.
Education
Sociology
University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez Campus
01-2013
High School Diploma -
Luis Muñoz Marín High School
01-2010
Skills
Operations & Transportation
- Transportation coordination
- Operations Supervision
- Transportation Operations
- Shift Management
- Driver Scheduling & Coordination
- Dispatch Support
- Fleet & Equipment Coordination
- Load Planning & Coordination
- Trailer Management
- Cross-Shift Operations
- Production Support
- Workflow Coordination
- Operational Issue Resolution
Logistics & Specialized Transportation
- Trailer Drops, Pickups & Repositioning
- Dry Van Operations
- Reefer Operations
- Intermodal Container Operations
- Port Operations
- Hydrogen-Powered Truck Operations
- Fuel Coordination
- Production Line Transportation Support
Compliance & Documentation
- Electronic Logging Devices (ELD)
- Electronic Logbooks
- Motive
- Samsara
- Hours-of-Service Compliance
- Driver Log Monitoring
- DOT Documentation
- Pre-Trip & Post-Trip Inspections
- Safety & Compliance
- Incident & Delay Reporting
Leadership & Communication
- Employee Training & Coaching
- Driver Performance Support
- Customer Communication
- Management Reporting
- Shift Handoffs
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Operational Planning
Warehouse & Material Handling
- Warehouse Distribution
- Receiving & Shipping
- Inventory Replenishment
- Loading & Unloading
- Forklift Operations
- Electric Pallet Jack
- Cherry Picker
- Sit-Down Forklift
- Hi-Lo Forklift
Personal Information
Title: Operations Supervisor | CDL Class A Driver
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Operations Supervisor / CDL Class A Driver
Global Expedited Transportation (G.E.T.)
12.2025 - Current
CDL Class A Driver
Calhoun Truck Lines
07.2025 - 11.2025
CDL Class A Driver
Gold Star Foods
12.2021 - 03.2023
CDL Class A Driver
Carlisle Carrier Corp. / Cowan System LLC
01.2020 - 09.2021
CDL Class A Driver
Werner Enterprises
07.2019 - 01.2020
Forklift Operator
Nestlé USA
02.2017 - 05.2019
Warehouse / Material Handler
Advance Auto Parts Warehouse
08.2013 - 01.2017
Sociology
University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez Campus
High School Diploma -
Luis Muñoz Marín High School