Emergency Management Transportation Manager

Robert Joel Smith

** ****** ******, ********, *.J. 07008 732-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Transportation Manager experienced in all aspect of the DOT and transportation industry. Proven communications with clients that ensures retention, referrals, and additional revenue. Safety oriented possessing a clean driving record with strict adherence to safety guidelines pulling 80,000 lbs loads. Recognized for effective leadership, problem-solving, and training. Skilled in monitoring of tractor performance, general maintenance.

Work Experience

Performance Team, Carteret, N.J. Shuttle Driver July 2021 – Present

Transport loads and empties inbound and outbound from warehouse

Provide coverage for other driver schedules

Support other warehouse locations

Ruan Corporation, Amsterdam, N.Y. Truck Driver June 2019 – July 2021

540 miles per day, deliveries to Target Stores.

Work with dispatch on timing and route changes for the benefit of driver hours. Mohawk Industries, Kearny, N.J. DOT Adviser/Trainer/Truck Driver July 2016 - June 2019 Assistant to the Operations Manager, Truck Driver, DOT advisor, and regional trainer.

Assist the Operations Manager with scheduling

Tractor maintenance dealing with Truck Leasing

Conduct trainings for 16 truck drivers on safety and DOT

Insure that drivers perform proper pre-trip and post-trip inspections on tractors and trailers

Check that all drivers are following all DOT and Federal regulations

Schedule pickup and drop off deliveries

Coordinate routing trips

Assist in accident investigations

Inforce drug testing on all drivers

Truck drive 500 miles per day

Nominated for Mohawk’s first ever DRIVER OF THE MONTH award. Maximum Foods, Linden N.J. Temporary DOT Driver Safety Specialist Aug. 2015 – Nov. 2015

Called to assist in DOT regulations and Driver Safety,

Assist in reviewing and organizing all driver logs

Performed in house DOT audits

Pre and Post Trip inspections for 20 trucks and 15 trailers

Set up pro-tread driver training program

Transervice Logistics Inc. Hoboken, N.J. Assistant Transportation Manager Jan. 2001 – June 2015 Truck driver and Assistant Transportation Manager in with union and non union drivers for the Duro Bag and Quick Chek dairy divisions.

Payroll and Scheduling

Training and driver compliance

Service 102 Quick Check stores

Vehicle maintenance

Routing store deliveries

Field complaint calls

Accident investigations

Issue random drug testing

Hold monthly safety meetings with drivers

Routinely follow and monitor drivers for aggressive driving behavior

Visit with delivery locations for unsafe conditions Transervice Awards

1) Sept.16, 2002 Safety Commendation award recognized for constant concern for well-being of Transervice and fellow drivers in every aspect. Gives positive effect on other drivers to stay safe and be courteous receiving excellent feedback from customers on performance and attitude. 2) Sept. 25, 2002 Safety Commendation award recognized for exemplary safe work performance. 3) Dec. 10, 2003 Safety Commendation award for working thru the weekend plowing 3 of the divisions to avoid delays for Monday runs. Excellent dedication and reliability. 4) June 22, 2004 Safety Commendation award for continued above and beyond the call of duty 5) Jan. 26, 2005 Safety Commendation award for going above and beyond the call of duty during snowstorm. Volunteer Community Leadership and Experience

Department of Homeland Security FEMA trainings

IS-00005.a An Introduction to Hazardous

Materials

IS-00026 Guide to Points of Distribution

IS-00235 Emergency Planning

IS-00241.a Decision Making & Problem Solving

IS-00242 Effective Communication

IS-00340 Hazardous Materials Prevention

IS-00393.a Introduction to Hazard Mitigation

IS-00700 National Incident Management

System (NIMS), An Introduction

IS-00703.a NIMS Resource Management

IS-00800 National Response Plan (NRP), An

Introduction

IS-00805 Emergency Support Function (ESF)

#5 Emergency Management

IS-00809 Emergency Support Function (ESF)

#9 Emergency Management

IS-00810 Emergency Support Function (ESF)

#10 Oil and Hazardous Materials Response

IS-00814 Emergency Support Function (ESF)

#14 Long-Term Community Recovery

IS-00908 Emergency Management for Senior

Officials

IS-00910.a Emergency Management

Preparedness Fundamentals

IS-00915 Protecting Critical Infrastructure

Against Insider Threats

Carteret Office of Emergency Management, Carteret, N.J. Deputy Coordinator 2002-2015 Support Emergency Management within the local community with public health and safety.

Event planning for large town and public

awareness events

Set-up and break-down of light towers and

equipment

Assist Fire Department on scene

Call in Red Cross for residents in distress

Assist Police with roads and crowd control

Search and rescue in weather events

Coordinator for shelter and evacuations

Training members and cadets

Vehicle maintenance

Public speaking for safety awareness

Borough of Carteret Mayoral Commendation

awards (3)

Medical First Responder/CPR Pro

Borough of Carteret Mayoral Commendation

Exemplary service to Carteret Community during Hurricane Irene

Exemplary actions above and beyond the call of duty during the Nor Easter of April 2007

For commitment and actions above and beyond the call of duty helping ensure the safety of Carteret residents both during and after Hurricane Sandy and which exemplified the professionalism, participation, and performance that are tenets of the Carteret Office of Emergency Management.

Borough of Carteret Police Department Traffic Control Other Certificates and Accomplishments

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, Search and Rescue in Community Disasters

Middlesex County Office of Health Services Medical Reserve Corps National Labor College

Hazardous Materials Training/First Responder Awareness Level OSHA

DOT General Awareness, Familiarization, and Safety Training

Contact this candidate