Joshua L. Clark
**** ****** ****** *. . ****** Lake, WA 98391 . 253-***-**** .
abkmhg@r.postjobfree.com
Transportation and Logistics Professional
Detail oriented and results focused professional, offering extensive Driver
Management, Relationship Development and Planning / Coordination experience. Track
record of leveraging a deep understanding of the transportation industry and
logistics to reduce costs, increase efficiency and ensure outstanding client
experiences.
Core Competencies
Transportation Logistics Driver Management Customer Service
Relationship Time Management Solutions Account Management
Development Development
Professional Profile
Client focused - gain a comprehensive grasp of client goals in the interest of
delivering on all objectives. Scheduled deliveries for - and built relationships
with - JB Hunt's most valuable, time-sensitive accounts, including Old Dominion,
United States Postal Service, Sears, Target, Wal-Mart, Safeway and Fred Meyer.
Natural leader and skilled communicator who clearly presents engaging and credible
action plans and success strategies. Saved JB Hunt money by never missing "hot"
loads and rallying company drivers to meet aggressive delivery schedules.
Relationship builder who gains trust by anticipating needs, following-up frequently
and fostering open communication. Partnered with customers in order to more
effectively coordinate delivery / distribution. Gained the trust of several key
clients, who then entrusted Drivers with gate codes and keys in order to make after
hour deliveries.
Professional Experience
JB Hunt Transport Services - Sumner, WA 05/1997 -
03/2010
JB Hunt is a provider of logistics management services and integrated transportation
solutions to major corporations
Driver Manager (2007 - 2010)
Driver (1997 - 2007)
Responsible for managing 25-75 trucks at a time, continuously dispatching and
preplanning time-sensitive loads while adhering to and enforcing safety rules and
regulations. Maintained up-to-date and accurate databases on payroll, compliance
and freight.
Assumed additional responsibilities during a six-month period of understaffing;
worked 12-14 hour days in order to effectively manage the "ramp" and retain Drivers.
Recognized by senior leadership for performance and operational excellence.
Maintained an incident free record during entire tenure, with zero loads lost to
theft and no major accidents.
Lowered costs while meeting client delivery timelines by using the company's drivers
to full capacity before calling dray companies for expensive additional manpower.
Monitored corporate and rail websites in order to gauge the arrival of "hot loads"
and more effectively plan drivers for key shipments.
Education
Management Course - Pierce Community College - Puyallup, WA
Coursework, Air Traffic Control - Green River Community College - Auburn, WA
Licenses
Washington State Class A Commercial Drivers License - Washington 1997 - Present
Department of Transportation
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office Suite, AS400, Adobe Acrobat