Transportation Manager with 15 years of experience overseeing teams of drivers to meet efficiency and performance targets. Strong understanding of effective routing and transportation cost-saving measures. Deep knowledge of Transportation and DOT compliance requirements. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy with commitment to customer service and meeting deadlines. Driven leader to motivate and develop employees.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager/Company Owner
Mark Kerns Trucking, Inc / Mark Kerns Trucking, LLC
10.2007 - 11.2022
Maintained computer and physical filing systems
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving
Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping
Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel
Evaluated employee records and productivity to complete employee evaluations
Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement or address productivity concerns
Utilized company's accounting systems to review reports and prepare assessments
Attended meetings, seminars and workshops to enhance knowledge of bookkeeping functions and other job duties
Completed bi-weekly payroll for 7 employees
Managed costs and billing and resolved financial discrepancies effectively through organizational management of account information using Quick Books software
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 5 drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations
Oversaw team of 7 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
Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents
Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes
Developed criteria, application instructions, procedural manuals, and contracts for federal and state public transportation programs
Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders
Coordinated with operators to boost unloaded miles and reduce empty miles.
Product Handler /Labor Worker
Laborers Union Local #639
03.1992 - 12.2000
Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas
Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools
Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks
Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members
Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs
Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments
Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment
Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods
Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations
Loaded and unloaded hopper carspackage material for shipping at chemical plant.
Education
High School Diploma -
Williamstown High School
Williamstown, WV
05.1985
Skills
Staff Training
Deposit Collection
Biweekly Payroll Processing
Intuit QuickBooks
Cash Flow and Reconciliation
Year-End Reconciliation
Accounts Payable and Receivable Auditing
Profit and Loss/ Income Statements
Trucking Dispatching
Maintenance Requirements
Invoice and Payment Tracking
Collecting Statements
Employee Timesheet Processing
Timeline
Office Manager/Company Owner
Mark Kerns Trucking, Inc / Mark Kerns Trucking, LLC
10.2007 - 11.2022
Product Handler /Labor Worker
Laborers Union Local #639
03.1992 - 12.2000
High School Diploma -
Williamstown High School
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