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TROY KLOPP

Defiance,OH

Summary

Enthusiastic and knowledgeable transportation professional with 27 years of experience in recruiting/talent acquisition, sales, and transportation safety. A self-starter that meets or exceeds expectations consistently by bringing a wealth of experience, knowledge, and tenacity to bear. Having a unique background also allows for quickly building rapport with a wide variety of candidates and various internal departments alike.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver Recruiter

Stan Koch & Sons Trucking
10.2020 - 02.2024
  • Recruited experienced truck drivers and for over 40 uniquely different positions throughout the United States including maintenance technicians.
  • Full-cycle recruiting through lead generation, screening, interviewing, qualifying, and on-boarding utilizing TenStreet ATS.
  • Continuously monitored industry trends and best practices, implementing innovative strategies for attracting and retaining top-performing drivers.
  • Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
  • Mentored junior recruiters, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective recruitment strategies.

Safety/Recruiting Manager

Logisticize, Ltd.
09.2017 - 10.2020
  • Managed, facilitated, and coordinated every aspect of safety, D.O.T. compliance, loss prevention, and training for 70 truck specialized flatbed and dry van fleet.
  • Implemented applicant tracking system to modernize and streamline recruitment process and onboarding.
  • Achieved staffing objectives through strategic and tactical planning, program management expertise and knowledge of effective recruitment, interviewing and training procedures.

Field Recruiter

C.R. England
02.2017 - 08.2017
  • Created new student driver field recruiting program/territory, of which CRE had not done in nearly 20 years
  • Achieved preliminary success with rebranding corporate image of CRE in over 130 driving schools throughout OH, PA, MI, IN, and IL.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with multiple internal teams to align recruitment efforts with overall organizational goals and objectives.

Safety Consultant/Sales Agent

Tri-State Transportation Consulting, Inc.
06.2016 - 01.2017
  • Marketed transportation safety and D.O.T. compliance services as well as risk management and business consulting to various organizations ranging from farms to trucking companies, manufacturing, and construction companies.
  • Created qualified lead base to meet both short- and long-term sales goals.
  • Managed full circle process for new clients from in person cold calls to setting up entirely new compliance and risk management program culminating with facilitation of initial and subsequent safety/compliance meetings for drivers, employees, and management.
  • Increased overall billings by 20.3%.

Field Recruiter

McElroy Truck Lines, Inc.
02.2015 - 05.2016
  • Recruited student and experienced drivers for local and regional flatbed positions by conducting classroom presentations and subsequent phone, personal interviews.
  • Staffed entirely new Midwest fleet for MTL.
  • Created superior image and brand recognition with over 70 driving schools and community colleges in OH, IN, IL, and KY.

Owner

Klopp Trucking, LLC
09.2010 - 12.2014
  • Owner/operator truck driver operating in all lower 48 states and Canada while dispatching and managing 3 other trucks/drivers.
  • Managed all aspects of D.O.T. compliance.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained drivers, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for organization.
  • Primary cargo: Specialized flatbed freight and hot bulk tanker. (Haz-Mat)

Safety/Sales/Recruiting Manager

Custom Contacts, Inc
05.2009 - 08.2010
  • Successfully supervised and facilitated all aspects of D.O.T compliance, loss-prevention, driver recruiting, onboarding, and training.
  • Increased gross revenue by 19% with addition of six new flatbed accounts and further development of existing customers.

Field Recruiter

Transport America
06.2005 - 03.2009
  • Recruited student drivers from driving schools in OH, IN, MI, IL, KY, and WI by conducting classroom presentations, interviews, and follow-up communication.
  • Actively involved in steering committee addressing driver turnover, pay, training, and hiring areas.
  • Achieved 123% of production goals during tenure.

Field Recruiter

TMC Transportation (AHI)
10.1999 - 06.2005
  • Fostered new corporate relationships with 33 driving schools.
  • Tripled previous production in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Michigan.
  • Mentored junior recruiters, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective recruitment strategies.

Education

Applied Business -

Northwest State Community College

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Salary and benefits negotiations
  • Database Maintenance
  • Relationship Building
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • New Hire Onboarding/Safety Training
  • Cold-calling/Phone Skills
  • Account Management
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Full cycle recruiting
  • Public Speaking/Sales Presentations
  • Self-Motivated Work Ethic

Military Service

Four years active-duty service in the United States Marine Corps. Several commendations, 2 Letters of Appreciation, and Honorable Discharge. Final Rank: Corporal (E-4) Final Billet: Infantry Squad leader

Timeline

Driver Recruiter

Stan Koch & Sons Trucking
10.2020 - 02.2024

Safety/Recruiting Manager

Logisticize, Ltd.
09.2017 - 10.2020

Field Recruiter

C.R. England
02.2017 - 08.2017

Safety Consultant/Sales Agent

Tri-State Transportation Consulting, Inc.
06.2016 - 01.2017

Field Recruiter

McElroy Truck Lines, Inc.
02.2015 - 05.2016

Owner

Klopp Trucking, LLC
09.2010 - 12.2014

Safety/Sales/Recruiting Manager

Custom Contacts, Inc
05.2009 - 08.2010

Field Recruiter

Transport America
06.2005 - 03.2009

Field Recruiter

TMC Transportation (AHI)
10.1999 - 06.2005

Applied Business -

Northwest State Community College

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