Roy Ruelos
Buena Park,CA
Summary
Experienced Safety manager with over 20 years of experience in Transportation and Logistics. A motivated leader with a history of building and managing teams.
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
President, Safety Manager, Driver Trainer
Island's Finest Trucking Inc. FedEx Ground ISP
Buena Park, CA
06.2004 - 09.2024
- Ensured safety policies and procedures comply with local, state, and federal regulations, such as those from the FMCSA and Department of Transportation (DOT).
- Participated in new driver orientation and onboarding, and develop and lead monthly training courses. Ensure drivers have the necessary certifications, licenses, and training to operate commercial vehicles safely.
- Ensured company vehicles undergo regular maintenance and inspections to ensure they are in good condition and safe to drive.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Monitored compliance items, such as physicals, licenses, random drug screens, annual reviews, and hours of service regulations.
- Hazmat trainer for incoming drivers.
- Investigated accidents and incidents, analyzing the situation and finding the root of the problem.
- Monitored driver performance and addressed trends.
- Conducted DOT compliance audits for all vehicles in the fleet.
- Analyzed, defined, diagnosed, and resolved problems based on sound logic and rationale.
- Interacted cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team, including those holding divergent and/or opposing views and goals.
Education
GED -
Cypress College
Cypress, CA10-1994
Skills
- Operations Management
- Safety Management
- Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Profitability Optimization
- Company Representation
- Partnership Development
- Staff Management
- Process Improvement
- Risk Mitigation
- Policy Development
- Quality Assurance
- Contract Management
- Employee Relations
- Business Planning
- Financial Management
- Staff Training
- Budgeting and cost control
- Account Management
- Infrastructure Planning
- Program Management
- Leadership Team Building
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
Key Accomplishments
- 20 years of operating/managing a transportation and logistics company.
- 20 years of Safety management and building a safety culture and environment.
- 0 Workman's Comp claims.
- Scaled the company from 1 truck with 70 stops to as much as 10 trucks with over 700 stops daily.
Timeline
President, Safety Manager, Driver Trainer
Island's Finest Trucking Inc. FedEx Ground ISP
06.2004 - 09.2024
GED -
Cypress College
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