Richard T Davis
Church Hill,Tennessee
Summary
Over thirty years of progressive experience with Fleet and Operations Management in the Truckload and Less than Truckload Freight Transportation industries. Demonstrated ability with Freight Logistics, Load Assignment, Driver Management, Equipment Control, and Customer Service. Familiar with current DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and regulatory requirements related to the Transportation industry.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Carrier Sales Manager
DRT Transportation
02.2024 - Current
- Lead team to ensure all shipments are traced and traced across different modes of transit and update systems accordingly
- Ensure team performance conforms to regulatory requirements and meets department productivity and quality standards
- Educate and develop a team that has the skills necessary to provide customer solutions
- Develop and maintain a process-driven operations culture to ensure exceptional service to our customers
- Hiring and Training
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Managing Customer Sales Agents
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Managing Budgets
- Project Planning and Development
- Profit and Loss Accountability
- Safety
- DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA Regulations
Southeast Regional Transportation Manager
OMNISOURCE
11.2018 - 02.2024
- Company Overview: Recycling Company
- As the Southeast Regional Transportation Manager for this Recycling Company, I am responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all the activities related to transportation operations within the Southeast Region consisting of NC/TN/VA
- I direct all activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking transportation vehicles
- I also direct the procurement processes, including equipment research and testing, vendor contracts, and requisitions approval
- I maintain customer relations with off-site visits
- Hiring and Training
- Maintained compliance with all regulations, avoiding fines and penalties for the organization.
- Managing Customer Service, Dispatch and Planning
- Managed a team of drivers, providing support and guidance to improve performance and productivity.
- Managing all Costs
- Managing Maintenance for all Facilities
- Managing Budgets
- Project Planning and Development
- Profit and Loss Accountability
- Safety
- Samara
- DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA Regulations
- Recycling Company
Terminal Manager
MARTIN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
04.2015 - 11.2018
- Company Overview: Auto Parts Transportation provider for General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler
- As the Terminal Manager for this Auto Parts Transportation provider for General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler, I manage all areas of the operations
- I am responsible for over 80 drivers, 3 dispatchers, 1 maintenance manager, and 10 mechanics
- I have increased our performance levels for General Motors to 99.8%, Ford 99.6%, and Chrysler 99.8% with an overall target goal of 100%
- I am responsible for making decisions in a very high pressure and very demanding environment
- I conduct New Driver Orientation Classes and train drivers on the People net system and E-Logs
- I am very experienced in working in TMW, EDI, Microsoft Office, and Office 365
- Hiring and Training
- Facilitated delivery of dispatched loads by assigning boards and developing contingency plans.
- Managing Customer Service, Dispatch and Planning
- Planned freight loads and coordinated with drivers to achieve accurate, timely delivery of products.
- Managing all Costs
- Managing Budgets
- Safety
- DOT and FMCSA Regulations
- Auto Parts Transportation provider for General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler
Terminal Manager
CUSTOM DIESEL EXPRESS
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Company Overview: Flatbed Transportation provider
- As the Terminal Manager for this Flatbed Transportation provider, I manage all areas of operations
- I have maintained all customer relations while increasing freight acceptance
- I maintain all customer relations with offsite visits
- I have set up our dispatch software and overseen the integration with the QUALCOMM system
- I have developed a New Driver Orientation Program and have increased our fleet size from 6 trucks to 15 trucks with our goal being 25 by year’s end
- I have set up a driver routing program and a fuel program to save the company money on fuel purchases and out of route miles
- I maintain driver logs to ensure that our drivers remain 100% legal on all customer loads
- Hiring and Training
- Managing Customer Service, Dispatch and Planning
- Managing all Costs
- Developing Operational Programs
- Managing Budgets
- DOT and FMCSA Regulations
- Profit and Loss Accountability
- Flatbed Transportation provider
Terminal Manager
PREMIER TRANSPORTATION
10.2012 - 04.2013
- Company Overview: Transportation provider
- As the Terminal Manager for this Transportation provider, I manage all areas of operations
- I have maintained all customer relations while increasing freight acceptance
- I maintain all customer relations with off-site visits
- I have increased our performance levels for Kmart to 99.7%, Target to 99.9%, Home Goods to 99.6%, Lowe's to 100% on time delivery
- I maintain driver logs to ensure that our drivers remain 100% legal on all customer loads and EDI information transmitted
- Hiring and Training
- Managing Customer Service, Dispatch and Planning
- Managing all costs
- Liaison with corporate office and customers with daily interactions
- Managing Budgets
- Safety
- DOT and FMCSA Regulations
- Transportation provider
Terminal Manager
HARRIS TRUCKING
07.2009 - 10.2012
- Company Overview: Transportation provider
- As the terminal Manager for this Transportation provider, I manage all areas of operating this site
- I decreased staff during the economic crisis and have maintained all customer relations while increasing freight acceptance
- I maintain all customer relations with off-site visits
- I have negotiated rates with customers
- Hiring and Training
- Managing Customer Service, Dispatch and Planning
- Managing all costs
- Managing maintenance for this facility
- Managing Budgets and LTL billing
- Profit and Loss Accountability
- Safety
- DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA Regulations
- Project Planning and Development
- Transportation provider
Terminal Manager
WEST SIDE TRANSPORT
09.2005 - 11.2008
- Company Overview: Transportation provider
- As the Terminal Manager for this Transportation provider, I managed all areas of opening this Southeastern site
- I have hired and trained the positions necessary for a small off-site facility
- I implemented the driver orientation and safety training
- I increased our driving force
- I established the Southeastern regional dispatch in order to maintain the drivers and support our customers
- I negotiated rates with our customers and brokers
- Hiring and Training
- Customer Service, Driver Orientation, Dispatch and Planning
- Recruiting
- Managing all Vendors and Costs Negotiations for this Facility
- Shipper Rate Negotiations
- Transportation provider
Terminal Manager
BENNETT DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
04.2002 - 09.2005
- Company Overview: Third party logistics company
- As the Terminal Manager of a third party logistics company, I managed the operation that supported John Deere
- I negotiated all transportation carriers and vendor contracts while reducing my overall operating expenses
- I increased our service performance levels for John Deere to 99.6%
- I decreased staff by 50% through continuous improvements
- I decreased the safety incidents by conducting quarterly safety meetings with staff and drivers
- Planning, reporting and maintaining budgets
- Manage Shuttle, Dedicated and Over-the-road Brokerage
- Managing all Logistical Billing, Invoicing and Financial Reporting
- Liaison with Corporate Office and Customers with Daily Interaction
- Increased Efficiency in Processing Time for Invoices
- Met or Exceeded Contractual Turn Around Time Goals set by Customer
- Profit and Loss Accountability
- DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA Regulations
- Safety
- Project Planning and Development
- Third party logistics company
Southeast Region Operations Manager
BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS, Inc.
11.1998 - 01.2002
- Manage Two Customer Service Personnel, Three Dispatchers, and Trailer Pools
- Manage Owner Operator Specialized Equipment Based on Customer Needs
- Assist with Logistical Planning and Budgeting
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Territory Supervisor
HEARTLAND EXPRESS, Inc.
05.1996 - 11.1998
- Supervise Company and Owner Operator Fleets with an Average of 50 Drivers Per Fleet
- Supervise Two Fleet Managers and the Drivers within those Fleets
- Ensure Driver Needs are met with a Strong Emphasis on Driver Retention
- Maintain Timely Dispatch and Load Planning Based on Customer and Driver Needs
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Assessed territorial needs regularly; provided tailored recommendations based on unique client requirements which led to higher satisfaction rates.
LTL Supervisor
SKYLINE TRANSPORTATION, Inc.
11.1995 - 05.1996
- Manage Local Driver, Line Haul Drivers, and all Loading Dock Personnel
- Handle all Customer Requests or Needs
- Coordinate Overall Freight Pick-Up and Delivery Efforts
Assistant Dispatch Director
BLUE RIDGE TRANSFER
02.1993 - 11.1995
- Supervise Dispatchers and Drivers
- Manage Dispatch Boards and Input of Computerized Load Information
- Manage all Trailer Pools and Assist with Employee Training
Fuel Specialist
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.1986 - 09.1992
- Supervise Shift Personnel and Coordinate Fueling Assignments
- Provide all on the Job Training
- Monitor Inventory Levels and all Disbursement Logs
- Storage and Transfer of Jet Fuels and Diesel Fuels
- Off Loading of Tank Cars, Tank Trucks, and Barges
- Inspections and Maintenance
- Aircraft Refueling with Hose Carts and Refueling Trucks
Restaurant Manager
HARDEES
10.1984 - 01.1986
- Supervise Motivate and Train Employees
- Calculate Time-cards and Process Payroll
- Manage Revenue
- Resolve Customer Complaints
- Maintain Inventory Control
- Ensure Food Sanitation Procedures are Followed
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Education
No Degree - Fuels Management
Community College of The Air Force
09-1993
Fuels Specialist - Honor School Graduate
Fuels Specialist Tech School
Rantoul, IL05-1986
High School Diploma -
Parkland Senior High School
Winston-Salem, NC05-1984
Skills
- Transportation
- Pricing strategy
- Performance tracking
- Logistics
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Carrier Sales Manager
DRT Transportation
02.2024 - Current
Southeast Regional Transportation Manager
OMNISOURCE
11.2018 - 02.2024
Terminal Manager
MARTIN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
04.2015 - 11.2018
Terminal Manager
CUSTOM DIESEL EXPRESS
04.2013 - 04.2015
Terminal Manager
PREMIER TRANSPORTATION
10.2012 - 04.2013
Terminal Manager
HARRIS TRUCKING
07.2009 - 10.2012
Terminal Manager
WEST SIDE TRANSPORT
09.2005 - 11.2008
Terminal Manager
BENNETT DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
04.2002 - 09.2005
Southeast Region Operations Manager
BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS, Inc.
11.1998 - 01.2002
Territory Supervisor
HEARTLAND EXPRESS, Inc.
05.1996 - 11.1998
LTL Supervisor
SKYLINE TRANSPORTATION, Inc.
11.1995 - 05.1996
Assistant Dispatch Director
BLUE RIDGE TRANSFER
02.1993 - 11.1995
Fuel Specialist
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.1986 - 09.1992
Restaurant Manager
HARDEES
10.1984 - 01.1986
No Degree - Fuels Management
Community College of The Air Force
Fuels Specialist - Honor School Graduate
Fuels Specialist Tech School
High School Diploma -
Parkland Senior High School
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