Richard Youell

Hard working, focused and successful individual.

Peoria, AZ 85381

acutr3@r.postjobfree.com - 480-***-****

I grew up in the UK and after leaving school with good exam results I quickly became interested in large goods

vehicles. I obtained the British equivalent of a CDL and moved from the driving to the operational side.

I currently reside in Phoenix, AZ but I am now looking to move to Florida.

I work hard and thrive in a transport based environment. Having driven heavy trucks myself I understand what

happens out on the road. I can communicate successfully with anyone from drivers to CEO's to get the job

done.

Willing to relocate to: Northern Florida.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

DRIVER MANAGER/ WEEKEND OPERATIONS MANAGER

KNIGHT PORT SERVICES - Phoenix, AZ - October 2015 to Present

Responsibilities

Responsible for the weekend operations of both Phoenix and Las Vegas depots.

Planning and updating of all operational trucks and drivers. I will be controlling between 1 and up to 150 trucks,

dependant on demand at the ports in Los Angeles, at the weekend. My current working week consists of

Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Conversant with live traffic management systems and AS 400 system.

Accomplishments

Brought on new customers.

Educate drivers to give them a better understanding of driver’s hour’s regulations and electronic logs.

Helped drivers utilize their hours giving both them and the company more miles.

Built relationships with both dry van and refrigeration divisions so I could get back loads for our own drivers.

Assist drivers in the phoenix yard with truck and chassis issues.

Skills Used

Problem solving.

People management skills.

Routing.

Liaising with ports and customers at the weekends.

Logistics Operations Manager

Q logistics - Phoenix, AZ - March 2015 to October 2015

Responsible for day to day running of the office. Import and export container paperwork including customs

paperwork. FTL and LTL loads across the USA. Responsible for the warehouse and the warehouse inventory.

Responsible for local deliveries. Answering client’s queries and tracking of containers and goods sent by 3PL.

To oversee cross docking.

TRANSPORT MANAGER

CAMBS CONTRACTORS - EUROPE WIDE - 2006 to September 2014

I was a road based transport manager dealing with 18 drivers whilst also driving myself.

Transported everything from general cargo to formula one racing cars. This was done using mainly temperature controlled trailers.

Responsible for making sure that each driver reached their location in a safe and timely manner.

This was done for a major blue chip client. Had to deal with breakdowns and accidents, routing vehicles for

the best performance. Responsible for ensuring paperwork was emailed to the UK each week and that drivers

time sheets were handed in. Dealt with driver disputes over hours. Ensured that drivers kept to legislation in

regards to hours. Disciplinary hearings and appraisals.

All 18 vehicles were brand new formula one race spec trucks.

Transport Manager

Atkins - Grain - November 2003 to February 2006

UK

Transport and Storage

Dealing with both company and owner operators ensuring that deliveries were completed on time. Bringing on

new business and making sure existing customers’ needs were met. Ensuring budgets were met. Disciplinary

hearings and staff appraisals. To ensure that legislation was adhered to.

Responsible for the day to day running of the whole depot. Responsible for 6 office staff and around 40 drivers.

Deal with accidents and breakdowns.

Transport coordinator

Europa Worldwide - January 2000 to November 2003

Kent, UK

Transport and Storage - Materials.

To route vehicles based at our facility into Europe and to ensure that back loads were covered.

To liaise with customers throughout Europe. Responsible for around 40 drivers, both owner operator and employed. To ensure that vehicles were serviced within the allotted time. To deal with accidents and breakdowns.

Transport Supervisor

Swanley - October 1996 to July 2000

UK

Transport and Storage - Materials

Ensuring the safe and on time delivery of both perishable and non-perishable goods throughout our distribution

area.

Overseeing the entire transport department. Responsible for 50 trucks and 200 trailers + drivers and office

administration staff. Disciplinary hearings of drivers and also staff appraisals. Stepping in for the transport manager as and when needed.

Truck Driver

Self Employed - July 1991 to December 1996

Europe wide

Working for various companies covering holiday and sickness. Driving in both the UK and Europe.

EDUCATION

CSE ENGLISH Grade 1, CSE SCIENCE Grade 1, CSE MATHEMATICS Grade 1,

AEB Commerce Pass with merit, AEB Social studies Pass with credit, AEB Design

Technology Pass with credit*

Westwood School, - Kent, WA

1981 to 1986

SKILLS

Emergency First Responder (3 years)

AWARDS

Police Commendation

December 2015

Stopped at the scene of an accident involving a motorcycle and administered first aid to injured parties.

Was awarded a police commendation by DPS.

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATE OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE UK

To be a transport manager in the UK you have to have this. It regards all of the British laws regarding trucks.

CERTIFICATE OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE EUROPE

This is in addition to the UK CPC and is needed for transport managers that run trucks into mainland Europe.

Again it covers all the laws regarding trucks being used on the continent.

When you combine the UK and European CPC’s together it is the same as a law degree in the USA.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

I am looking to relocate to the northern area of Florida. I am currently in Phoenix, AZ.

I am also a PADI Dive-master with an emergency first responder’s certification.

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