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Theresa Gonzales

Puyallup,WA

Summary

High performance leader, with the passion of teaching and developing others to grow into successful roles. Builds positive and strong relationships with peers within and outside of the network. Achieves goals by motivation and collaboration with others. Continuous education through Safety classes, Committees and Safety Boards to expand knowledge of new Federal and State regulations in the Transportation business.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Manager, Fleet Safety

Walmart Transportation
10.2019 - Current
  • Conducts safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective action, and implement follow up assessments.
  • Oversee safety and compliance within the DOT regulations.
  • Maintain reporting, documentation, and risk management tools for safety and compliance.
  • Lead safety orientation for all new employees and rehires.
  • Provides analyses of the effectiveness of safety initiatives through assessments and compiling and interpreting data to identify gaps.
  • Ensure safety goals are actively pursued and monitored.
  • Promote a positive safety culture which recognizes, rewards safe behaviors and safe work practices while providing coaching and feedback for unsafe behaviors.
  • Reviews accident investigation findings, reviews, root cause analysis, and determines preventability.


Regional Safety Manager

Swift Transportation
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • Evaluation and recommendation of changes to Safety policies and procedures.
  • Investigated Collisions including frequency and severity to identify trends and provide recommendation of risk elimination.
  • Provided safety guidance in 7 western terminals in OR, WA, CA, ID, CA, NV with a territory of over 1500+ CMV drivers.
  • Conducted on-site safety audits and meetings for Drivers/Office/Shop
  • Reviewed various reporting such as Tableau, Lytx, Qualcomm and direct to effect positive safety outcomes.
  • Implements, enforce, and updates department policies and procedures as appropriate to maintain the operational safety of the company.
  • Proactive worked with Team members to achieve goals and objectives.
  • Compiles accurate reporting for reducing cost, injuries, accidents, on P&L.
  • Mentors and Trains Coaches/Leaders.


Safety Director/Area HR Manager

Knight Transportation LLC
09.2018 - 04.2019
  • Managed 55 Over the Road/Regional/Local Drivers.
  • Serve as a key member of the leadership team and collaborates closely with operational and functional leadership regarding behavioral safety.
  • Accountable for the safety and security of all drivers, trucks, and employees for the company.
  • Responsible for leading the Workers Compensation claims within the organization.
  • Conducts onboarding new drivers, and associates.
  • Directed and lead new programs/equipment installations.
  • Responsible for DOT compliance, FMSCA requirements.
  • Knowledge of safety principles and concepts and loss prevention and reduction.
  • Monitors Safety Data, Hours of Service, Data Q, Drivers Performance, SMS Scores.

Area Safety Manager

Walmart Transportation
09.2016 - 07.2018
  • Managed 225 drivers between two domiciles 7821 and 6837.
  • Develops and monitors contents of classroom training.
  • Investigates incidents, accidents, and work-related injuries. Determines preventability based on facts identified, and follows up with claim adjustors.
  • Coordinates, conduct and organize monthly safety meetings, training goals and objectives. Communicates effectively with customers, outside carriers, and Law enforcement, handling questions, concerns and motorist complaints.
  • Investigated and oversaw all workers compensation claims and back to work policies, reviewed injury reports, coordinated with physician's medical staff on employee's medical appointments.
  • Interviewing, hiring and onboarding new associates/drivers.
  • Analyzed injury and accident statistics identifying areas needing improvement and implementing corrective actions in order to decrease risk for accidents, incidents, and work injuries.


Logistics Manager

Walmart Transportation
03.2005 - 09.2016
  • Manages efficient dispatches within Western Region 2 WA, OR, UT, ID, NV, MT, CO, CA.
  • Responsible for preparing and analyzing business reports.
  • Monitored driver's payroll to ensure pay was accurate.
  • Provided information to drivers pertaining load details, road conditions, and vendor instructions.
  • Work directly with Operations and Local Transportation office to achieve established goals. Monitored drivers ETDs, load assignments inbound/outbound to ensure for timely deliveries.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tooele High School
Tooele, UT
06.1995

Skills

  • Regulations and Compliance
  • Lock Out Tag Out Programs
  • Risk Identification
  • Environmental Audits
  • Safety Program Development
  • Environmental Protection Processes
  • Training and Development
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Communication and Presentation Skills

Accomplishments

  • 2022 Fleet Safety Award, Private Fleet of the Year.
  • 2022 Grand Trophy for the State of Washington.
  • 2023 Fleet Safety Award, Private Fleet of the Year.
  • 2023 Washington State Safety Professional of the Year.



Affiliations

  • Washington Trucking Association Safety Board Member
  • NATMI Member
  • Chairman Washington State TDC


Timeline

Safety Manager, Fleet Safety

Walmart Transportation
10.2019 - Current

Regional Safety Manager

Swift Transportation
04.2019 - 10.2019

Safety Director/Area HR Manager

Knight Transportation LLC
09.2018 - 04.2019

Area Safety Manager

Walmart Transportation
09.2016 - 07.2018

Logistics Manager

Walmart Transportation
03.2005 - 09.2016

High School Diploma -

Tooele High School

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