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TaRon Rankin

Transportation
Auburn,Wa

Summary

Transportation Manager with 22 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 FMCSA 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

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LOCATION MANAGER

First Student
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Provided operational oversight, day-to-day management, customer interface, and required reporting and compliance mandates (both internal and external) for a specific location
  • Represented company management with school officials concerning issues of passenger management, route scheduling, billing, charter activities, driver issues, safety, fleet maintenance and general logistics matters
  • Responsible for on-line learning courses and completion of courses individually and for the location
  • Coached and developed location employees to support company initiatives and location/region goals
  • Identifies issues related to resource needs (driver shortage) for the locations needs and customer requirements
  • Responsible for stimulating local commercial and/or charter growth
  • Responsible for development, preparation and analyzing of location budget and financial controls
  • Ensured the safe and timely transportation of passengers to and from their destinations
  • Managed operational expenses to optimize all cost per bus
  • Managed all contractual services to include administrative functions, information systems, parts purchasing, and inventory control
  • Ensured purchases (including parts) follow company processes and policies
  • Lead the location in managing the day-to-day activities to support operations, safety, maintenance, dispatch, fleet and facility management, payroll, routing/scheduling, AR/AP and other interrelated functions
  • Foster and maintain positive relationships within and outside of the Location, including senior management and customer contacts
  • Provided prioritization of work assignments and management of functional team resources and their activities as needed or required
  • Lead and oversaw all aspects of customer contract compliance and management with a concentrated focus on retaining the customer
  • Included adherence to all staff, driver, and vehicles requirements, as well as KPI, billing and budget management
  • Also, covered delivery of all contract-specific technologies and other requirements
  • Ensured delivery of training and other needs as per company, location, state and customer requirements
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with employees, local school officials, parents and the community
  • Resolved concerns with employees, local school officials, parents, and the community
  • Implemented fair and consistent recognition and/or corrective discipline
  • Communicated with customer by telephone, electronically or in regular face-to-face meetings
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries, identifies and escalated priority issues, obtained and evaluated all relevant information to resolve inquiries and complaints
  • Developed action plans to ensure customer retention
  • Provided and promoted effective communication with customer and escalates issues if needed to AGM and/or Senior Management
  • Ensured services are provided within budget and action plans developed and implemented to improve operational efficiencies
  • Managed location budget through but not limited to: development, preparing and analyzing of the budget and forecast
  • Ensured any budget variances are identified and can be addressed
  • Provided accurate timely operational and financial reporting as requested by AGM and/or finance
  • Maximized all charter revenue and supports AGM on identifying or biding on local commercial growth opportunities
  • Lead by example
  • Built and maintained a strong Location team through effective recruiting, onboarding, training, coaching, team building and succession planning
  • Prepared and participated in the preparation of staff development plans for each functional employee who is a member of the Location team
  • Assessed the skills and skill levels necessary to achieve Location objectives
  • Ensured all on-line learning courses required have been completed by location staff including their own individual completion
  • Managed and monitored location compliance with federal, state, local, contractual, and company policies and procedures
  • Ensured FS safety practices and applicable regulations are obeyed by all employees
  • Managed injury and collision claims
  • Ensure location compliance to all security policies and procedures
  • Director of Security and Human Resources
  • Maintained company assets (vehicles, facilities, inventories, tools and equipment)
  • Ensured facilities and buses are maintained to FS safety and applicable regulatory standards, including environmental standards, i.e., idling time
  • Set accurate scheduled hours for routes
  • Minimized route drive times and mileage while adhering to contractual and regulatory mandates
  • Assessed resource needs, problems, and trends and planned accordingly
  • Tracked and addressed labor variances, efficiently uses stand-by drivers, minimizes driver labor schedule
  • Partnered with Corporate Recruiting for strategies on driver shortages as needed
  • Partnered with Compensation related to understanding local market for wages
  • Administered and executed the terms and conditions of the local and national collective bargaining agreements (as applicable)
  • Ensured compliance with all aspects of the CBA
  • Prepared for and participated in union negotiations, in coordination with Regional leadership and Corporate Labor Relations
  • Maintained a proactive and productive relationship with local union officials (as applicable)
  • Drove employee engagement and recognition within the location
  • Championed sponsored events for the community or for location employees
  • Promoted new company initiatives and assist AGM in supporting changes and being the local champion at the location.
  • Controlled location operational expenses and maintained budgets through balance of profit promotion and cost control.
  • Built strong team through proactive recruitment and hiring strategies.
  • Cultivated focus on customer service and satisfaction with well-trained, empowered team.
  • Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.
  • Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
  • Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems.

TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR

Safeway/Albertsons
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Enforces the company compliance policies
  • Maintained compliance with DOT regulations and accurately documented driver qualifications, permits, and equipment information.
  • Closely monitored operations and performed regular safety audits for adherence to administrative policies and compliance regulations.
  • Monitored and maintained on-time delivery, reliability, service and performance.
  • Maintained and verified time, transportation, financial, inventory and personnel records.
  • Managed driver safety awards program, promoting safe driving and working safe initiative.
  • Verified that drivers transported loads safely and complied with state DOT laws.
  • Verified that drivers completed required safety training and attended quarterly driver safety meetings.
  • Planned and established transportation routes, work schedules and operator assignments.
  • Monitored safe operations by conducting field safety audits.
  • Scheduled repair and preventive maintenance of vehicles and other equipment.
  • Improved working conditions for employees and fostered work environment that maximized employee morale and engagement.
  • Train, Coach and mentors 150 drivers within the distribution center
  • Identified as the distribution center Safety Champion.
  • Managed routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.

DOT Compliance Consultant

J. J. Keller & Associates
06.2020 - 04.2021
  • Conduct classroom training on DOT regulations, safe vehicle operation, and other topics related to the safe and effective operation of a Commercial Motor Vehicle
  • Administer tests to determine pass/fail
  • Administer road tests to evaluate the driver's ability to effectively and safely manage the vehicle in environments they will encounter on the job
  • Determine final pass/fail on driving skills
  • Provide feedback on training effectiveness and opportunities for improvement to training development staff
  • Carry out responsibilities in a fair, ethical and non-discriminatory manner and ensure that staff follows these same guidelines
  • Enforce and support all company policies and procedures
  • Fully supports the company's commitment to safety and the environment and strives to maintain a clean, healthy and safe workplace.
  • Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Implemented practices and procedures to reduce expenditures and increase savings.

Class A Commercial Driver

Pacific Drayage Services
11.2019 - 06.2020
  • Pickup and deliver customer containers and deliver to various locations
  • Understand port operations and safety regulations
  • Maintained professionalism while in contact with customers
  • Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
  • Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
  • Minimized breakdowns and complex mechanical issues by inspecting trucks each day and completing routine maintenance.
  • Maintain accountability of loads provided to and from ports
  • Conducts Pre and Post trips on all equipment
  • Maintains all Bill of Ladings and receipts.

Container Administrator/ Heavy Equipment Operator

PD Systems
08.2018 - 09.2019
  • Manage and account for all shipping containers on Joint Base Lewis McChord
  • Maintain records of all repairs of shipping containers
  • Document all deficiencies of shipping containers
  • Conduct 100% inventory of all shipping containers
  • Operate heavy forklifts and container handling systems when needed
  • Instruct new employees on how to operate Forklifts and Container handling systems under OSHA and WSHA standards.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.

CARGO SPECIALIST and Corrections Specialist

United States Army /and Reserves
01.2002 - 12.2019
  • Using leadership skills, managed and trained well over 120 personnel on cargo logistical operations
  • In high priority settings, kept a professional attitude using exceptional oral and written plans to prepare and move 6,000 personnel for deployments
  • Moved over 1750 vehicles totaling over $200,000,000 in a high priority operation around the world
  • Driven well over 200,000 miles in Line haul operations
  • Trained to an expert level in Transportation Management Operations
  • Mastered training in the Transportation Coordinator Automated Integrated Management System
  • Expert in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power point
  • Working logically and systematically, loaded Aircrafts using Strategy and attention to detail
  • Managed multiple central shipping and receiving points
  • Demonstrating teamwork and team building skills, worked with others to plan and prepare training exercises
  • Used the title of Master Driver instructing multiple classes of twenty-five in order to accomplish certifications in Operating Rough Terrain Container Handlers and Forklift operations with a 98% pass rate
  • Used management skills by providing oversight and training 20 supervisors and 150 subordinates on the transportation management system to increase readiness in their job expertise
  • Coordinates with unit movement representatives for unit deployment lists in preparation of documentation activities for the deployment and redeployment of military units
  • As Crew chief, makes final inspections upon completion of loading operations to ensure that all cargo is properly stowed, blocked, and braced, and secures signature of ship's representative
  • Knowledge in best practice, principles and regulation of Quality, Safety, Health and Environment
  • Systematic, good planning, prioritizing skills, and attention to detail
  • Strong sense of urgency and able to make fast/logical judgement under tight deadlines
  • Used Transportation expertise to create standard operating procedures, rules and regulations for new organizations to ensure accurate and precise moves and planning.
  • Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
  • Created documents of load plans, cargo cleanliness inspections, and transportation processes.
  • Updated clients on cargo and mail statuses by closely monitoring receipt and tracking processes.
  • Compiled accurate cargo manifests, avoiding shipping errors and meeting regulatory standards.
  • Liaised with customers provide status updates and explain cargo shipment delays.
  • Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different tariff or fee groups.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Education

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification -

Villanova University
04.2022

Commercial Driver's License A

Commercial Driving School
10.2016

Criminal Justice

Central Texas Online College
01.2003

High School Diploma -

George Washington Carver High School - Columbus, Georgia
06.2002

Skills

  • Cultural Awareness
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Contracting
  • Site Inspection
  • Commercial location partnerships
  • Negotiation
  • Performance maximization
  • Safety regulations implementation
  • Transportation Regulations

Certification

  • Certified forklift operator
  • Licensed CDL A driver with tanker and combination vehicle endorsements
  • Certified in Unit Movement Officer Deployment Planning
  • Certified in the Transportation Coordinator-Automated Integrated Management System
  • Licensed operator of the Rough Terrain Container Handler
  • Licensed on the 35.5 ton Hagglund Crane
  • Certified in (ICODES) Integrated Computerized Deployment System
  • Certified Master Driver through OSHA and WSHA to instruct on operating Class IV through Class VII vehicles.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
  • Certified Professional Collector
  • Certified Breath Alcohol Technician
  • First Aid and CPR certified

Timeline

LOCATION MANAGER

First Student
08.2022 - 01.2024

TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR

Safeway/Albertsons
08.2021 - 08.2022

DOT Compliance Consultant

J. J. Keller & Associates
06.2020 - 04.2021

Class A Commercial Driver

Pacific Drayage Services
11.2019 - 06.2020

Container Administrator/ Heavy Equipment Operator

PD Systems
08.2018 - 09.2019

CARGO SPECIALIST and Corrections Specialist

United States Army /and Reserves
01.2002 - 12.2019

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification -

Villanova University

Commercial Driver's License A

Commercial Driving School

Criminal Justice

Central Texas Online College

High School Diploma -

George Washington Carver High School - Columbus, Georgia

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