Warren Russell
Carlisle,PA
Summary
Results-driven Heavy Haul Transportation manager specializing in recruitment and operations management. Developed impactful training programs that improved team performance and supported new driver integration. Focused on fostering organizational growth through strategic staffing and business development efforts.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Driver Recruitment
Keen Transport
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
01.2021 - Current
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions promptly.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to review progress and pinpoint improvement areas.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Assessed team member skillsets for optimal task assignments.
- Boosted team morale and retention through recognition programs and career development initiatives.
- Provided leadership and mentorship to newly hired employees regarding company programs.
- Identified business development opportunities and executed strategies for client acquisition.
- Developed presentations to attract new business opportunities.
Fleet Manager
Keen Transport
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed daily fleet operations to optimize transportation services and efficiency.
- Coordinated driver assignments to maximize productivity across all routes.
- Supervised driver information to improve accuracy in delivery scheduling.
- Oversaw employee performance, promoting high productivity in job tasks.
- Ensured drivers possessed all necessary oversize permits for compliance.
- Collaborated with state and local police departments for required escorts.
- Arranged civilian oversize escorts to meet permit requirements efficiently.
- Reviewed load dimensions to guarantee proper equipment dispatch.
Linehaul Supervisor
ABF Freight
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
01.2016 - 11.2020
- Supervised daily operations of freight handling and transportation processes.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies consistently.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rondout Valley
Accord, NY06-1988
Skills
- Recruitment strategies and interviewing
- Compliance management
- Safety regulations and procedures
- Team leadership
- Performance evaluation
- Effective communication
- Career development and staff training
- Business development
- Negotiation skills
- Project management
- Customer relationship management
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building and sales management
- Risk management
- Customer service and operations management
Timeline
Manager, Driver Recruitment
Keen Transport
01.2021 - Current
Fleet Manager
Keen Transport
12.2020 - 12.2021
Linehaul Supervisor
ABF Freight
01.2016 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Rondout Valley