Driver Management
Resume:
Charles G. Cummings, II
Forest Hill, MD 21050
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CAREER SUMMARY
Industry leader in transportation logistics with 15+ years leadership and management experience in transportation and distribution management as well as supply chain and logistics management for all types of shipments including import and export shipments, full loads for vans, flat beds (including permit loads), containers, rail and volume loads, reefers as well as LTL and 3PL. Offers expertise in transportation workforce education and DOT, CSA, FMCSA, and OSHA regulation compliance. Customer-service focused with track record of demonstrated success in fleet management. Strong analytical skills and process orientation. Maintains a persuasive and credible presentation style at all levels of the organization. Proficient in 3PL, ERP, and Lean warehousing management programs, Teletrac and Networkfleet GPS programs, and PeopleNet and Qualcomm fleet management programs. Extensive research and development success related to green energy initiatives and decreasing industry carbon foot print. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Hahn Transportation, Inc., New Market, MD April 2016 – Present Vice President
Oversees all operational aspects of company to ensure safe and timely delivery of various fuel and dry bulk products as well as general flatbed deliveries. Fleet includes 39 trucks, 92 tractors, and 144 trailers. Ensures compliance with all CSA 2010, DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA regulations. Negotiates all aspects of contracts and rates and customer relations. Oversees driver hiring and safe driver operation training, accident prevention and management strategies, and recruitment and retention efforts.
Black Heart Express, LLC May 2015 – April 2016
President and Chief Executive Officer
Provides transportation industry consultation concerning increased corporate profitability, productivity solutions, risk management strategies, and industry growth opportunities. Advises on CSA 2010, DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA regulations and compliance monitoring, driver qualifications, recruitment and retention strategies, safe driver operation training, accident prevention and management strategies, controlled substance testing, and hours-of-service compliance.
Artex Fine Art Services, Landover, MD February 2014-May 2015 National Director of Transportation
Reported directly to Owner and Vice President of Operations. Responsible for all aspects of national fleet transportation and safety for a $30+ million/year specialty art company with a $2 million annual transportation budget to include five facilities located throughout the continental United States. Oversees all interstate transportation for a fleet of 50 tractor and trailers delivering to all 48 states and Canada. Responsibilities included the development and adherence to the annual transportation budget, determination of tariffs, negotiation of all vehicle lease/purchase agreements, direct oversight of all maintenance operations for transportation readiness, analysis of all logistical routing operations and procedures, and enforced compliance with all CSA 2010, DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA regulations. Responsible for the development of risk management and loss mitigation procedures for all aspects of the company including transportation, movement of art, security protocols and property management. Oversaw in-house CDL driver training program and driver continuing education utilizing hybrid instructional methods to include real time simulators. Developed and implemented all safety and NTI training throughout the corporation. Implemented and oversees the global transportation tracking system. Developed and implemented all safety and NTI training throughout corporation. Directly oversaw all accident reporting, investigation, and determination of cause or fault as well as implementing accident prevention measures. Ensured employee compliance with all Artex policies. Proficient in 3PL, ERP, and Lean warehousing management programs, TeleTrac and NetworkFleet GPS programs, and PeopleNet and QualComm fleet management programs. Conducts transportation research and development regarding solar and green fuels. Charles G. Cummings, II 2
Artex Fine Art Services cont.
Accomplishments:
Examined the transportation financial and operational metrics to ensure that operations maintain the highest possible margins while maintaining service excellence.
Examined nationwide maintenance programs and negotiated new relationships with vendors to ensure proper preventive maintenance practices and optimal cost-savings over the life of the lease contracts.
Redesigned driver recruitment and training to ensure appropriate driver selection and training in all aspects of regulatory compliance to include DOT, FMSCA, and OSHA. Virginia Eagle Distributing, Verona, VA January 2012-July 2013 Transportation Manager and Safety Director
Reported directly to Owner, Chief Operations Officer, and Vice President of Operations. Responsible for all aspects of transportation and safety for a $125 million/year company with a $4.7annual transportation budget to include five distributorships located within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Regional oversight of all aspects of interstate transportation for a fleet of 307 vehicles and 110 over-the-road trucks delivering in 57 counties covering 25,000 square miles. Responsibilities included the development and adherence to annual transportation budget, negotiation of all vehicle lease/purchase agreements, oversight of all maintenance operations for transportation readiness, analysis of all logistical routing operations and procedures, initiation of global transportation tracking system, and enforced compliance with all federal and state regulations. Developed and implemented all safety and NTI training including an in-house CDL driver training program and driver continuing education program. Directly oversaw all accident reporting, investigation, and determination of cause or fault as well as implementing accident prevention measures. Conducted all transportation research and development regarding solar and green fuels.
Accomplishments:
Reduced fleet accident occurrence rate from 16% in 2011 to 7.5% in 2012 despite a 45% increased fleet size.
Negotiated all contracts and purchase agreements to double size of fleet from 2011 to 2012.
Negotiated $5.6 million contract revision with both Penske and Ryder to upgrade fleet of >40 out-dated trucks to 2014 vehicles at capped price with no mileage accrual
Reduced lease expenditures by contract revisions during lease renewal saving $1.6 million over the life of the lease contracts.
Renegotiated with Pac Lease, Penske, and Ryder for full-service maintenance leases.
Saved additional $50,000 annually in GPS tracking system by seeking alternate vendors.
Highest pass rate (98%) in the Commonwealth of Virginia for in-house CDL driver training program.
Recipient of Virginia Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award 2012 – Honorable Mention.
~Industry leader in state for planning of first compressed natural gas fueling station in Charlottesville.
Recipient of Charlottesville Better Business Bureau 2012 Top Innovator Award in Sustainability.
~ Installed solar panels on top of tractor trailer to keep the lift gates charged (5 month ROI).
~ Achieved $33,000+ savings from recycling cardboard 6-pack containers.
Recipient of 2012 Shenandoah Valley Technology Council Green Company of the Year Award.
~ Continued reduction of fuel consumption by 2% from 2011.
~ Reduced electricity consumption by 1.5% by installing solar panels for lift-gated trailers.
Recipient of 2011 Shenandoah Valley Technology Council Green Company of the Year Award.
~ Reduced fleet fuel consumption by 6% as result of rerouting and optimizing fleet. Black Heart Industries, San Antonio, Texas 2007-2011 Sole Proprietor of Commercial Long-Haul Transportation Complete oversight and responsibility for company with 160 over-the-road trucks specializing in high value oversize and heavy load transport. Developed and adhered to annual operating budget. Negotiated and purchased all vehicles. Developed all in-house transportation policies and procedures. Direct oversight of all dispatchers and analyzed all logistical routing operations and procedures. Integrated use of Comdata and PeopleNet transportation technology and global transportation tracking system. Direct oversight of all maintenance operations for transportation readiness. Managed 50,000 sq/ft warehouse offering client storage for high value cargo as well as grocery and dry goods with ERP and Lean management tools. Enforcement all DOT, FMCSA, CSA 2010, OSHA, and company requirements; development and implementation of all safety training throughout corporation; and fuel economy research design and development. Oversight of in-house CDL driver training program and driver continuing education utilizing hybrid instructional methods to include real-time simulators. Oversight of all safety and NTI training. Directed all accident reporting, investigation, determination of cause/fault and accident prevention measures. Charles G. Cummings, II 3
Black Heart Industries cont.
Accomplishments:
Annual profit of $25 million.
Modified truck specifications through research and development to improve mpg from 5.7/mpg to 9.9/mpg and in some instances over 10/mpg.
Personally received >1,000,000 Mile National Safe Driver Award.
Multiple drivers received >1,000,000 Mile National Safe Driver Award.
Named OOA 2008 National Driver of the Year.
Sold profitable company in March 2011.
R.C. Trucking, Bristol, Tennessee 2003-2007
Partner of Commercial Long-Haul Transportation Company Complete oversight of 25 over-the-road trucks transporting refrigerated groceries and dry goods. Developed and adhered to annual transportation budget. Negotiated purchase of all vehicles. Ensured all vehicle maintenance. Direct oversight of dispatchers. Enforced all DOT, CSA, OSHA, and company requirements. Developed and implemented all safety training throughout corporation. Eventually bought out company and ran all day to day operations.
Accomplishments:
Oversaw all aspects of the company operations and rapidly grew company to $6 million in annual profits.
Named OOA 2005 National Driver of the Year.
Named OOA 2006 National Driver of the Year.
Bought out partner in 2007 and changed company name to Black Heart Industries. United States Army 1983-2003
Honorably discharged with numerous accommodations and medals CERTIFICATIONS
Commercial Driver’s License. Expires August 2016.
FMCSA Certification. Expires 2015.
National Institute of Accident Reconstruction Certification. Expires December 2016. OSHA 50 Compliance. Expires November 2016.
OSHA Compliance Certification. Expires July 2016.
OSHA Approved Train the Trainer for indoor/outdoor Forklift Operators. Expires 2020. TWIC/TSA Credentialed.
INDUSTRY SERVICE
Nominated by Senator Ted Cruz to the FEMA Emergency Routing Committee. Approved by ATA August 2016. Invited to speak at the CSA Congressional Oversight Committee, October, 2008. Invited to speak at Talking Trucks Congressional Forum, June 19th, 2014. COMMUNITY SERVICE
2013-Present ~Volunteer Firefighter with Forest Hill Community Fire Department, Forest Hill, Maryland 2011-2013 ~ Junior Air Force ROTC Raiders Instructor for Monticello High School, Charlottesville, Virginia 2011-2013 ~ Volunteer Firefighter with Scottsville Community Fire Department, Scottsville, Virginia 2008-2010 ~ Volunteer Firefighter with South Padre Community Fire Department, South Padre, Texas REFERENCES
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