TONY NEWMAN
Brewton,AL
Summary
With over 20 years of experience in the transportation industry, I have held many roles including manager, supervisor, coach, and planner as well as being a driver. Throughout my career, I have consistently displayed a strong commitment to excellence and meticulous attention to detail. My leadership expertise and track record of success enable me to effectively guide teams towards achieving their goals. Whether collaborating within a team or working independently, I consistently deliver exceptional performance and strive for excellence in everything I do.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Driver
Paschall Truck Lines Inc.
05.2024 - Current
- Completed daily pre-trip inspections as required by DOT regulations.
- Managed time effectively to meet or exceed deadlines for scheduled pickups and deliveries without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Conformed to all DOT rules and regulations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Company Driver
RCA Trucking
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Completed daily pre-trip inspections as required by DOT regulations
- Managed time effectively to meet or exceed deadlines for scheduled pickups and deliveries without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Conformed to all DOT rules and regulations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Driver/Pilot Car Driver
Express One, Inc
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Drove semi tractor pulling oversize mobile homes.
- Adhered to DOT permits and regulations.
- Drove pilot/escort vehicle for oversize mobile homes.
- Played a part in deciding on and implementing Truck Management Software.
Driver Manager
Shelton Trucking
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed relationship with assigned drivers and worked to build trust in order to increase productivity and money-earning potential.
- Managed fleet of Owner/Operators and Lease Purchase drivers.
- Coordinated with CSRs and drivers to offer and cover available loads.
- Communicated with customers to schedule pick up and delivery appointments and advised of any delay.
Driver Coach
Hornady Transportation
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Evaluated driver performance, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Assigned and documented incident specific remedial training.
- Monitored truck camera incident alerts and provided coaching and counseling to drivers.
- Verified and documented all driver citations and DOT inspections, as well as issuing payment to respective state
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Documented and reported accidents/incidents to insurance and claims companies.
Road Maintenance Coordinator
Hornady Transportation
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Enhanced team productivity by overseeing maintenance staff and delegating tasks effectively.
- Scheduled repairs to minimize impact on operations and maintain productivity.
- Reviewed vendor repair estimates and approved or declined repairs.
- Led team in executing maintenance projects.
- Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring efficient coordination of maintenance activities.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
Driver Manager
Hornady Transportation
12.2011 - 02.2021
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with all drivers.
- Counseled drivers on violations of DOT and company policy to improve performance.
- Monitored compliance with DOT regulations and maintained necessary documentation.
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively.
- Communicated with drivers and Operations personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of up to 50 drivers.
- Trained new dispatchers on company procedures as well as DOT rules and regulations.
Education
Honorable Discharge -
United States Marine Corps
High School Diploma -
Choctaw High School
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Safety Focused
- Strive for Excellence
- Attention to Detail
- Team Player
- Problem Solving
- Time management
Timeline
Company Driver
Paschall Truck Lines Inc.
05.2024 - Current
Company Driver
RCA Trucking
03.2024 - 05.2024
Driver/Pilot Car Driver
Express One, Inc
11.2023 - 02.2024
Driver Manager
Shelton Trucking
06.2023 - 10.2023
Driver Coach
Hornady Transportation
12.2022 - 04.2023
Road Maintenance Coordinator
Hornady Transportation
02.2021 - 12.2022
Driver Manager
Hornady Transportation
12.2011 - 02.2021
Honorable Discharge -
United States Marine Corps
High School Diploma -
Choctaw High School
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