Transportation Manager Senior

Sean B. Bell ************@*****.*** 913-***-**** Lee’s Summit, MO 64064

Senior Transportation Manager Professional Summary Results-driven Senior Transportation Manager with 22 years of experience optimizing terminal operations, driving revenue growth, and leading teams to industry leading profitability. Proven ability to exceed production and revenue targets, enhance operational efficiency, and lead high-performing teams in fast-paced environments. Dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and superior service while implementing innovative solutions to improve performance and profitability. Operational Excellence Revenue Growth Talent Development Production Efficiency Lane/Job Creation P&L Responsibility Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Driver Relationship Management Professional Experience

Knight Transportation April 2002 – Present

North America’s largest truckload fleet providing multiple truckload services with industry leading safety, service and financial returns.

Operations and Dedicated Route Manager 2018 - 2025

● Company and industry leading production and revenue.

● Collaborated with sales and GM to create dedicated jobs with irregular route freight by strategically managing lane density and pricing strategies.

● Lead and motivate a fleet of the terminal’s most productive driving associates and independent contractors to achieve premium company and employee goals.

● Identified accounts and lanes to assign to dedicated division and successfully managed volume and timely service.

Regional Market Planner 2017 - 2018

● Efficiently matched market loads with the right drivers accounting for customer service, utilization, production, hours of service and cost.

Terminal Manager Dry Van 2007-2015 Refrigerated 2015 - 2017

● Oversee all terminal operations managing within budget constraints, meeting organizational requirements and exceeding customer expectations.

● Full P&L Responsibility of a $2M per month operation.

● Team Development for terminal operations, recruiting, planning, accounts and shop departments.

● Created, grew and operated a new Kansas City refrigerated truckload division. Market/Account Manager and Planner 2004 - 2007

● Solicit freight from customers and prospects to drive growth and meet market capacity needs.

● Efficiently and productively utilize assets (Drivers, trucks, trailers) within assigned markets. Safety/Recruiting Manager 2002 - 2004

● Drove growth at the KC terminal, expanding the fleet from 35 to 140+ trucks through targeted recruitment and retention efforts.

● Managed driver onboarding, conducted orientations, and ensured DOT and company safety protocols were followed during a period of rapid company expansion. Education

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Advertising University of Kansas Lawrence, KS

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