• Established the Fleet Safety Department for Valley Proteins, Inc. and post-merger for Darling Ingredients, Inc., building regulatory knowledge and compliance to ensure driver safety.• Directed a team of 1.8K+ drivers, planning, organizing, and reviewing all personnel matters to safeguard operational success and employee satisfaction.• Created Regional Training Centers to improve driver training, ensuring all drivers met and obtained DOT and Company Driver qualifications.• Spearheaded efforts to transition from Automatic On-Board Recording Device (AOBRD) to Electronic Logging Device (ELD), training drivers and transportation managers on utilizing Omnitracs pre-merger and PeopleNet post-merger.• Maintained consistent contact with drivers and transportation managers to resolve driver critical events, including speeding, hard braking, hours of service (HOS) violations, preventable accidents, and improper following distance to continuously bolster safety. • Managed driver qualification files in alignment with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) regulations both manually and utilizing a third-party provider.• Designed and implemented a three-tier “At-Risk” program, providing additional driver reviews for those struggling with resolving critical events.• Conducted annual compliance and safety audits across all locations, effectively identifying areas in need of improvement to assure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.• Completed gate-style audits to support Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) programs encompassing International RoadCheck, Operation Safe Driver, and Operation Brake Check.• Continuously promoted a culture of safety, maintaining team alignment with DOT and company safety policies to ensure the safety of all drivers and personnel.

Responsible for Training, Safety & Compliance for 500 copany drivers located in 17 locations. CSA 2010 Compliance, FMCSA regulations, etc..

Manage rail, export, and contract carriers for Valley Proteins.

• Created a non-Union operation in support of General Motors Service Parts Operation (GMPSO) in Martinsburg, West Virginia, Flint, Michigan, and Lansing, Michigan. • Functioned as a knowledgeable logistics liaison among multiple departments within GMPSO and Schneider Logistics. • Awarded contracts to outside carriers for various lanes into the GM facilities. • Hired, trained, and mentored employees in GM receiving procedures to consistently support seamless location operations and workflows. • Managed both inbound and outbound freight in addition to creating multiple RFPs. • Utilized strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution capabilities to foster positive team relationships and maintain a harmonious working environment.

• Oversaw multiple departments, effectively supporting sales at assigned stores and directly controlling full cases, less than case, receiving, shipping, and quality control departments in addition to fulfilling substitute Operations Manager functions. • Played an integral role in establishing a new 900K square foot distribution center in Front Royal, Virginia; hired and trained 600+ employees in all aspects of fully automated distribution center operations. • Demonstrated exceptional distribution center management expertise by managing and maintaining efficient daily workflows, conducting inventory management, order fulfillment, shipping and receiving, and warehouse process optimization. • Showcased outstanding team leadership capabilities by guiding and motivating personnel. • Enhanced team performance by managing hiring processes, training, and delivering guidance in establishing and accomplishing goals.