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Walter Babut

Apopka,USA

Summary

Results-oriented transportation executive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, increasing profits and maximizing market penetration. Decisive leader promoting operational improvements, market expansion, and positive corporate culture as keys to success.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

President

GDZ Logistics Inc.
01.2018 - Current
  • Manages multiple trucking company's operations including refrigerated and flatbed carrier that operated in all 48 states
  • Recruited 16 drivers for over the road fleet and six owner operators for Florida flatbed operations
  • Leads safety operations for both companies
  • Sets up new carriers and customers
  • Grew gross revenue by 7% over the past three years
  • Runs the accounts payable operations for both companies, daily operations for both fleets including dispatching, and payroll operations
  • Added two carriers in two years resulting in increased revenue for the company

Driver Manager

Walpole Inc.
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Managed 40-45 drivers for our Southeastern Pneumatic fleet running from Florida to Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Alabama
  • Implemented driver engagement programs that led to 90% retention rate
  • Effectively managed the order and delivery process per company guidelines that ensured that we met our goal of 95% or above on time delivery
  • Updated daily movement of drivers by company tracking systems and ensured all drivers met the federal safety requirements
  • Participated in daily dispatch and terminal meetings
  • Prepared tank wash out lists to ensure trailers are cleaned before being loaded
  • Daily coaching and management of driver staff
  • Authorized driver's weekly payroll
  • Ensured drivers were compliant with safety requirements, fuel purchases, preventative maintenance, and hours of service
  • Reported service exceptions and customer service issues or concerns
  • Managed monthly reports on driver production, equipment utilization, and freight volumes

Distribution Manager

American Cement Company
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Supervised a staff of nine employees and one supervisor in the tracking and scheduling of shipments and other logistical concerns
  • Created and updated a detailed maintenance schedule for all equipment
  • Investigated all accidents and incidents to ensure their timely and thorough resolution
  • Selected vendors for all rentals, suppliers, and other outside contractors
  • Created a new loadout incident frequency chart to quickly identify the causes of incidents, particularly operator error, and prevent their recurrence
  • Mentored employees with a variety of training programs, frequent feedback, and performance evaluation
  • Prepared all necessary budgets for operational expenses

Logistics Manager

American Cement Company
01.2008 - 12.2016
  • Created and implemented a new logistics operation to ensure the timely and smooth delivery of shipments across the United States
  • Negotiated contracts with employees and external vendors
  • Planned a new fuel surcharge schedule that saved on annual operating costs
  • Beginning in 2011, enacted budgetary procedures designed to reduce costs and enhance productivity, which resulted in the doubling of early freight capacity from 2011 to 2016
  • Negotiated a new rate with local freight carriers that saved 25% off scheduled tariff rates in the first year alone and continued to reduce costs by 8% over expected expenses
  • Collaborated with the loadout manager to optimize loading and unloading procedures which reduced the average load time from 15 minutes to 10 minutes and increased the number of daily loads by 10%

Bench Manager

Greatwide Dedicated Transportation
01.2007 - 12.2008
  • Managed a staff of 150 drivers and 20 administrative personnel to efficiently manage the transportation requirements of Wal-Mart
  • Controlled annual budget of seven million including the management of monthly profit and loss reports

Transportation Manager

Rinker Materials/New Line Transport
01.2004 - 12.2007
  • Dispatched a fleet of 16 drivers to destinations throughout Florida
  • Coordinated maintenance schedules for all vehicles to ensure maximum uptime
  • Resolved all potential customer concerns through constant communications with drivers using Qualcomm software
  • Implemented new policies that increased driver productivity by 10%
  • Expanded the roster of drivers and increased both daily and monthly revenue by 6% for each new driver
  • Prepared daily reports to optimize the delivery process, prevent incidents, and further enhance productivity

Terminal Manager

Hermann Services
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Supervised seven office employees and dispatched fifty drivers
  • Had meeting with owner and gave him recommendations on improving the operation
  • Trade in old equipment and purchase new
  • Increase driver starting pay by 8% to improve moral
  • Results of both of these decisions resulted in 6% increase in yearly revenue and reduced driver turnover from 80% to 50%
  • Communicated with customer service representatives to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Created daily reports from shippers to ensure quality service levels
  • Collaborated with the maintenance department to ensure maximum efficiency
  • Processed payroll for office employees and handled on call emergencies

Warehouse Manager

Jevic Transportation
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Managed twelve supervisors and 80 warehouse workers
  • Coordinated all freight routing
  • Implemented new operational procedures, which increased overall productivity 10%
  • Reestablished existing HR procedures to increase warehouse moral
  • Increased bills per hour by 2%
  • Reduced call out time by 20%
  • Created daily operational reports and scheduling for all warehouse functions
  • Administered payroll for warehouse employees

Brokerage Manager

Genpro Logistics
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Implemented routes for acquiring new business, acquired $225,000 in new business within six months
  • Developed coast to coast freight operations and appropriated all rate structures

Terminal Manager

Gemini Traffic Sales
01.1993 - 01.1999
  • Supervised one hundred fifty drivers and twenty office employees
  • Managed dispatch operations, communicated with sales staff to complete 'on-time deliveries'
  • Handled all logistical issues
  • Coordinated the routing of company equipment

Distribution Manager

Red Star
01.1989 - 01.1993
  • Oversaw warehouse operations for all shifts and coordinated loading of both inbound and outbound freight
  • Handled communication with union representatives to maintain contract guidelines

Education

BA - Political Science

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT
01.1989

Skills

  • Tanker Experience
  • Pricing
  • Data analytics
  • Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Payroll
  • Logistics
  • Freight Experience
  • Employee Evaluation
  • Profit & Loss
  • Transportation Management
  • Budgeting
  • Recruiting
  • Flatbed
  • Process Improvement
  • Reefer Experience

Timeline

President

GDZ Logistics Inc.
01.2018 - Current

Driver Manager

Walpole Inc.
01.2016 - 12.2018

Distribution Manager

American Cement Company
01.2016 - 12.2016

Logistics Manager

American Cement Company
01.2008 - 12.2016

Bench Manager

Greatwide Dedicated Transportation
01.2007 - 12.2008

Transportation Manager

Rinker Materials/New Line Transport
01.2004 - 12.2007

Terminal Manager

Hermann Services
01.2002 - 01.2004

Warehouse Manager

Jevic Transportation
01.2000 - 01.2002

Brokerage Manager

Genpro Logistics
01.1999 - 01.2000

Terminal Manager

Gemini Traffic Sales
01.1993 - 01.1999

Distribution Manager

Red Star
01.1989 - 01.1993

BA - Political Science

Western Connecticut State University

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