Robert Clayton

Logistics/Transportation Manager

ad0ro2@r.postjobfree.com 901-***-****

I have 20 years of dedication and experience in logistics. Knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA rules and regulations. I am looking to provide my knowledge of FTL, LTL, 3PL and warehouse management to good use. I want to be a part of the growth and strengthen of your company to succeed. By doing so as a team player, I will be providing a superior level of integrity, ambition, support, and commitment to excel with your company.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Freight Brokerage Management

PFS Web November 2019 - Current

-Established and implemented a brokerage operation to expand the logistic division.

-Daily Marketing plans to bring on new clients and carriers. (Daily phone calls and onsite visit to shippers and clients to increase freight and shipping volume opportunities.

-Scheduled outbound and inbound for shipping for FTL and LTL.

-Negotiated Freight Rates and pricing

-Provided Freight quotes

- Managed and setup on the boarding of new carriers and clients

-Oversaw billing and managed invoicing for carriers

Outbound Dispatch Manger

R & L Carrier May 2015 – February 2019

- Dispatched daily line haul slips to 60 different terminals within the Midwest region.

- Oversee on time delivery’s for expedited and guaranteed shipments.

- Managed outbound gate times to insure on time freight delivery service.

- Equipment dispatched (Box Trucks, 20ft pups, 48’ft dry vans and 53’ft dry vans, and lift gate trucks)

- Generated night reports for any possible service issues or failures, manifested freight BOL’s, developed reports for late departures and reason why, manifested pictures of outbound freight trailers, kept freight issues under company goal with record high accomplishment.

-Managed dock supervisors and team leads

Operations Dock Supervisor / 2nd Shift

RMDS Logistics - December 2014 to March 2015

Managed a 25 door cross dock for inbound and outbound freight

-Scheduled daily line haul and delivery routing for OTR trucks.

- Supervised a dock crew of 25 forklift drivers

-Over saw and maintain bill control on staged freight on the dock along with loaded freight.

- Closed out daily night shift

Owner/Operator

C&C Transportation - March 1999 to October 2019

Managed 8-15 tractor trailers personally owned as an Owner /Operator. Being an Owner/Operator I had/have to oversee and manage all maintenance issues, payroll, and any driver issues

Operations Dock Supervisor/2nd shift

USF Holland - Memphis, TN - December 2005 to April 2010

Managed over 80 dock doors, with 40+ forklift drivers and 60+ company drivers.

-Developed and maintained carrier routing guidelines for freight and freight forwarding.

-Supervised and increased employee performance with employee recognition programs.

-Responsible for evaluation and assessing regional transportation requirements for 60 - 75 trucks to assure each tractor was in compliance.

-Maganged coordination of shipments through carriers from the Southern and Northern U.S regions.

Freight Development Manager

Integrated Global Logistics - Memphis, TN - September 2005 to April 2007

-Established a brokerage team within the company, this increased company’s gross revenue by %30.

-Developed direct marketing strategies for building relations with shippers and carriers.

-Managed and monitored daily logistics actives for freight pickup and delivery.

-Maintained daily document for all logistic activity.

Logistics Manager

Trailblazer Transport - Memphis, TN - June 2002 to August 2005

-Successfully dispatched 30-40 drivers with regards FTL dry van, refrigerated, flatbeds and LTL freight.

-Maintained a solid operating budget for internal operations related to logistics.

-Effectively trained and managed employees and drivers in and outside for office support.

-Made sure each and every driver and tractor met DOT and OSHA rules and regulations

EDUCATION

Bachelors in Business Administration

LeMoyne Owen College

1996 to 1999

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Qualifications

Extensive knowledge in logistic, transportation management, dispatching, and brokerage.

Ability to supervise and manage 100+ employees

Excellent communication and organizational skills with effective verbal and written communication skills

Team Players, Outgoing, Easy to get along with

Manage inbound and outbound freight scheduling

Strong operational skills in problem solving

Great Customer Service skills and awareness

Problem solver in difficult situations

Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel, McLeod, Kronos

Robert Clayton

Cordova, TN 38018

ad0ro2@r.postjobfree.com - 901-***-****

I have 15+ years of dedication and experience in logistics. I’m looking to provide my knowledge of TL, LTL, 3PL and warehouse management. I want to be a part of the growth and strength of your company to succeed. By doing so, I will be providing a superior level of integrity, ambition, support, and commitment to excel with your company.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Outbound Dispatch Manger

R & L Carrier

- Dispatched daily line haul slips to 60 terminals within the Midwest region.

- Oversee on time delivery for expedited and guaranteed shipments.

- Managed outbound gate times to insure on time freight service.

- Equipment dispatched ( 20ft pups, 48’ft dry vans and 53’ft dry vans, and lift gate trucks)

- Generated night reports for any possible service issues or failures, manifested freight, late departures and reason why, along with pictures of outbound trailers under company goal.

Operations Dock Supervisor / 2nd Shift

RMDS Logistics - December 2014 to March 2015

Managed a 25 door cross dock for inbound and outbound freight

-Scheduled daily line haul and delivery routing for OTR trucks.

- Supervised a dock crew of 25 forklift drivers

-Over saw and maintain bill control on staged freight on the dock along with loaded freight.

- Closed out daily night shift

Owner/Operator

C&C Transportation - March 1999 to October 2014

Managed and owned 10 tractor trailers as an Owner /Operator. As an Owner/Operator I had to oversee and

Manage all maintenance issues, payroll, and any driver issues

Operations Dock Supervisor/2nd shift

USF Holland - Memphis, TN - December 2005 to April 2010

Managed over 80 dock doors, with 40+ forklift drivers and 60+ company drivers.

-Developed and maintained carrier routing guidelines for freight.

-Supervised and increased employee performance with employee recognition program.

-Responsible for evaluation and assessing regional transportation requirements for 60 - 75 trucks to assure

Compliance with local customs & import regulations.

-In charge of all terminal operations and the coordination of shipments through carriers from the

Southern and Northern U.S.

Freight Development Manager

Integrated Global Logistics - Memphis, TN - September 2005 to April 2007

-Established a brokerage team within the company. By doing so this increased company's gross revenue by %30.

-Developed direct marketing strategies for building relations with shippers and carriers.

-Managed and monitored daily action to oversee any corrective actions needed.

-Maintained daily document for all logistic activity.

Logistics Manager

Trailblazer Transport - Memphis, TN - June 2002 to August 2005

-Successfully dispatched 30-40 drivers with regards to dry van, refrigerated, containers and LTL freight.

-Maintained a solid operating budget for internal operations related to logistics.

-Effectively trained and managed employees and drivers in and outside for office support.

-Made sure each and every driver and tractor met DOT and OSHA rules and regulations

EDUCATION

Bachelors in Business Administration

LeMoyne Owen College

1996 to 1999

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Qualifications

Extensive abilities in warehouse management, freight dispatching, and brokering.

Ability to supervise and manage 100+ employees

Excellent communication and organizational skills with effective verbal and written communication skills

Manage inbound and outbound freight scheduling

Strong operational skills in problem solving

Great Customer Service skills and awareness

Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel, McLeod, Kronos

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