Transportation Manager

Location:

Scottsdale, AZ

Salary:

50,000

Posted:

May 19, 2015

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Resume:

Donald R. Reeves

***** *.**** ***** **********, AZ 85266

817-***-**** / ******.******@*****.***

General Manager - Transportation / Terminal / Operations / Logistics

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

A dedicated, results-driven General Management Professional with expert

knowledge and extensive experience in the transportation industry within

fast-paced, demanding environments. Reputation for exceptional

leadership abilities combined with consistent focus on continuous

improvement and innovation to solve complex issues to meet company goals

and objectives.

Key Strengths:

Operations ( Client Relations ( Logistics ( Customer Service (

Leadership Skills ( Project Management ( Continuous Improvement

Brokerage ( Self-Starter ( DOT ( Cost Savings ( Policies & Procedures (

Quality Control ( Compliance ( Personnel Management

Recruiting/Staffing ( Training/Development ( Coaching/Mentoring ( Goal

Setting ( Team Management/Building

Budget Management ( Financial Reporting ( Problem Solving (

Planning/Coordinating ( Planning/Negotiations

Interpersonal Skills ( Organizational Skills ( Verbal Communication ( AS400

( TMS ( MS Office

Innovative/Qualcomm ( TeleTrac ( ISO 9001 Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Southern Counties Express - General Manager 2013-2014

. Led start up of new Truck Load Division

. Managed team comprised of Fleet Managers, Dispatchers, and Sales

Representatives with a fleet of 60 tractors and 60 drivers

. Procured Backhaul Freight/Revenue

. Established and implemented goals aligned with company objectives

. Ensured compliance with all company policies and procedures in

addition to compliance with all governmental regulatory standards

Central Freight Lines - Director of Contractors & T/L Operations

2007-2013

. Oversaw fleet of 320 tractors, 420 Drivers in addition to managing

team of Fleet Managers, dispatchers, and sales representatives

. Hired, trained all on/off site personnel

. Worked closely with cross functional teams ensuring all personnel in

compliance with company processes (ISO)

. Utilized company reporting to identify improvement opportunities

Navajo Shippers, Inc. - Terminal Manager

2004-2007

. Led operations for new start up terminal covering territory of 4

states

. Managed Fleet Managers, Dispatchers, Sales Associates, and Customer

Service Teams

. Improved driver retention at terminal

. Monitored fleet productivity including miles and revenue

. Oversaw facility maintenance and operations

. Decreased terminal fuel expenses by ensuring bulk fuel usage

Swift Transportation Company, Inc. - Regional Vice President/Terminal

Manager 1982-2004

. Oversaw 5 state territory with a $120M Gross Revenue and a fleet of

900 tractors and over 1,100 drivers

. Reduced operating costs by 30% within 12 month period

. Transformed region from inter-regional to regional/coast to coast,

state of the art operations improving utilization and centralizing

customer service, load planning

. Implemented cost savings procedures consolidating redundant

operational functions resulting in improving on-time service from 93%

to 98.7%

. Grew territory from $7MM in 1997 to $120MM in 2004

. Developed third largest Swift terminal from an equipment fleet of 16

tractors and 48 trailers to 900 company tractors, 100 independent

contractors, and 3,000 trailers to service client needs