DAVID RAK

**** ******** ***** *** **** Kingwood, TX. 77339 acvuvz@r.postjobfree.com 219-***-****

Highly efficient Transportation Management Professional with extensive senior-level

experience in logistical and distribution operations, resource planning, and project lifecycle

management

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Results-driven high-achiever, consistently producing operational and logistical solutions

that contribute to revenue growth, improve efficiencies and increase service levels.

Persuasive communicator and skillful negotiator with unwavering focus on objectives and

an uncompromising commitment to customer satisfaction.

Advanced leadership skills with success in managing groups to achieve goals and working

with senior management to bridge the gap between company objectives and logistical

capabilities.

Demonstrated ability to continually improve processes, analyze complex issues, and

develop solutions for logistical environments.

Multi-dimensional thinker and planner, skilled in the design and execution of successful

logistical/transportation processes, programs and solutions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TRANSPORTATION MANAGER2014-2016

USXPRESS INC. New Caney, TX.

A major transportation company

Managed operational scheduling outbound and inbound deliveries, driver hiring, employee

training, P&L requirements, budgets, payroll and billing issues.

Acted as P&L manager for Wal-Mart which included deliveries to over 250 Wal-Mart

stores in Texas and Louisiana,

Hired, supervised and trained 150 drivers and 8 supervisors.

Forecasted, developed, and managed operations budget monitored monthly costs in

accordance with client requirements.

Ensured attainment of specified project deliverables, while maintaining compliance with

company procedures, policies and standards.

Prepared and submitted P&L forecasts and monthly reports, tracking labor, maintenance,

supplies, and hidden/unforeseen costs.

Reduced driver turnover from 203% to 101%, while increasing profit margin from 1% to

5%.

Reduced safety liability from 14.8 to 9.2 per million miles.

FLEET MANAGER 2013-2014

RJW TRANSPORT Woodridge, IL.

A mid-size multi-faceted LTL transportation company

Dedicated Fleet Manager for AK Steel, Worthington Steel, Nucor Steel, and

Weyerhaeuser.

OTR, Slip-Seat, Owner Operator Fleet Manager for multiple type product shipments.

Responsible for attaining goals and to develop new drivers to operations, while

maintaining compliance with company policies.

Developed and maintained safety and compliance procedures.

FLEET MANAGER 2010-2013

MAVERICK TRANSPORTATION, LLC Gary, IN

A mid-size multi-faceted transportation company

Dedicated Fleet Manager for AK Steel, Worthington Steel, Nucor Steel, and

Weyerhaeuser.

OTR Fleet Manager for steel and wood product shipments.

Responsible for attaining goals and to develop new drivers to flatbed operations, while

maintaining compliance with company policies.

Developed and maintained safety and compliance procedures.

TRANSPORTATION MANAGER 2008-2009

GOURMET KITCHEN INC Chicago, IL

A fresh and frozen food manufacture delivering products to Jewel and Meijer distribution centers

and stores

Held responsibility for scheduling outbound deliveries, driver payroll, vendor relations,

fleet maintenance, yard management, and routing.

Hired, supervised and trained 24 drivers and staff.

Ensured attainment of specified project deliverables, while maintaining compliance with

company procedures, policies and standards.

Developed and maintained safety and compliance procedures.

GENERAL MANAGER2008

ILG, LLC Sauk Village, IL

A 40-truck transportation company serving Behr Paint in delivering one-way paint products to

Home Depot stores nationwide

Held responsibility for scheduling all outbound deliveries, driver payroll, shipment

invoicing, client communication, vendor relations, fleet maintenance, and routing.

Developed business and new sources of revenue through new customers.

Increased monthly revenue from $120,000 to $170,000 of month by ensuring return-trips

for outbound shipments.

Expanded new business by improving client relationships with Behr, and making available

delivery lanes.

TRANSPORTATION MANAGER1999-2007

JB HUNT TRANSPORT Bolingbrook, IL

A major transportation company

Managed operational scheduling outbound and inbound deliveries, driver hiring, employee

training, P&L requirements, budgets, payroll and billing issues, and routing.

Acted as P&L manager for Wal*Mart Home Depot, Mittal Steel, and Central Steel & Wire

accounts; expedited Wal*Mart store deliveries by 250 drivers from seven distribution centers.

Hired, supervised and trained 53 drivers and yard staff.

Forecasted, developed, and managed operations budget monitored monthly costs in

accordance with client requirements.

Ensured attainment of specified project deliverables, while maintaining compliance with

company procedures, policies and standards.

Prepared and submitted P&L forecasts and monthly reports, tracking labor, maintenance,

supplies, and hidden/unforeseen costs.

Secured Central Steel account; ascertained requirements, estimated equipment needed, and

improved profit margin by leasing smaller trailers.

Reduced driver turnover from 103% to 75%, while increasing profit margin from 8% to

32%.

Expanded vehicle fleet from nine truck operation to 45 trucks; reduced safety liability

from 2.8 to 1.2 per million miles.

Served as member of start-up team that launched Home Depot Home Delivery Services.

Generated 32% profit margin on $20 million revenue while exceeding Home Depot's 2007

service goals by 1.5%.

LOGISTICS SUPPLY MANAGER 1983-1998

U.S. MARINE CORPS Locations Worldwide

Created and managed cost accounting budgets; managed purchase review and approval

processes.

Planned, stored, accounted for, and dispatched up to 75,000 line items valued at $17

million to client bases.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Science in Business, University Of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Senior Management Program, JB Hunt University, Lowell, AR

Logistic Supply Mechanized School, Meridian, MS

Senior Logistic Supply Mechanized School, U.S. Marine Corps, Albany, GA

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