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Rob Jeffers

Rob Jeffers

Eidson,TN

Summary

Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Jeffers Trucking
01.2021 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.

Transportation Manager

Delta Sand & Gravel Co
01.2014 - 12.2020
  • Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
  • Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
  • Oversaw team of 15-40 drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
  • Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
  • Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.
  • Formed strategic partnerships, established metrics and participated in complex negotiations.
  • Researched distance, traffic patterns and other aspects to determine cost-effective and productive routes for deliveries.
  • Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
  • Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems.
  • Communicated with customer service and sales teams to improve productivity and service ratings.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
  • Coordinated dispatching of 15-40 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Collaborated with Construction Manager and sales team to plan and implement backhaul processes to meet third party backhaul goals.

Truck Driver

Delta Sand & Gravel Co
08.2012 - 12.2013
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
  • Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for best distribution.
  • Weighed in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance.
  • Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Maneuvered diverse vehicles on lots with obstacles and limited space.
  • Maintained required daily logs, vehicle inspection records and mileage.

Truck Driver

Skip Tracer & Lads Trucking
03.2009 - 08.2012
  • Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for best distribution.
  • Weighed in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance.
  • Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
  • Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained truck logs or time recordings as required by state and company policies and regulations.
  • Remained alert and prepared to protect crew against danger.

Education

High School Diploma -

Elmira High School
Elmira, OR

Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Team Oversight Hiring & Training
  • Road Construction
  • Customer Relations
  • Profit and Loss Analysis
  • Talent Development
  • Project Management
  • Operations Management
  • Industry Expertise
  • Equipment Operating

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Jeffers Trucking
01.2021 - Current

Transportation Manager

Delta Sand & Gravel Co
01.2014 - 12.2020

Truck Driver

Delta Sand & Gravel Co
08.2012 - 12.2013

Truck Driver

Skip Tracer & Lads Trucking
03.2009 - 08.2012

High School Diploma -

Elmira High School

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