Let’s face it. Transportation and shipping costs can account for the most expensive part of a company’s logistics budget. Factor in market disruptions, supply chain issues and increased fuel costs and the need to work with a proven supply chain operations manager who provides next-level customer service is key to success.Over the past eight years, I’ve been that resource for ensuring the success of my customer’s freight transportation needs. Why? Providing exceptional service is my North Star. That explains why so many of my customers have stayed with me during my 8+ years at TA Services. They’ve come to rely on my ability to provide reliable, efficient and cost-effective freight solutions. Having worked my way up from Logistics Coordinator to Senior Manager to Operations Director, I’ve developed a deep understanding of different customer needs and appreciate the role that transportation costs can play in a company’s bottom line.Committed to delivering value and backed by the 38-year history of TA Services, I ensure that the price I quote is the best solution for my customers. A veteran of spot market pricing, I factor in the ebb and flows of any given seasonality and draw from a reliable carrier network to provide competitive pricing, convenience and excellent customer service.As Director of Operations, I hold my team to these same high standards and provide the mentorship and resources to foster their growth and contribute to the company’s collective success. Guided by my professional philosophy that revolves around the principles of continuous improvement, customer-centricity and integrity, I wear another hat at TA Services—that of Oversized Freight Specialist. Seeing the need among customers, I built this division of our services from scratch and can now offer oversize freight transportation solutions to our customers. I don’t shy away from challenges. In fact, you could say I embrace them in both my personal life (hiking the strenuous 30-mile “Outer Mountain Loop” in Big Bend National Park by myself) and professional life (some people find operating in the spot markets scary). It helps to be prepared which is why I trained (hike) and draw on my big-picture mindset and deep understanding all the factors that impact the spot quoting process to ensure that the price my customers are paying is the price that fits their needs. If you’re looking for a trusted partner to provide value-driven freight solutions, please reach out. Website: https://www.taservices.com/Email: jbarksdale@taservices.com
