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Support RVPs, staff, and branch management personnel at 40+ locations across two regions and four states on safety functions regarding DOT, OSHA, and Environmental compliance. Develop and implement safety programs, best practices, and training for warehouse and driver personnel to help eliminate injuries and accidents. Team with Branch Managers to ensure all company safety SOPs regarding warehouse loading / unloading / material handling, and driver deliveries to residential and commercial job sites are followed as written. Evaluate branch locations per the audit process and recommend action plans to address any outages. Lead driver training as needed, review new hire applications, and provide support to that process.

Supported and led safety programs, training, and DOT compliance for 3000 OTR and sales front line employees spanning nine states. Contributed to monthly new hire on-boarding as experienced DOT and Smith System trainer. Led eight person staff to help maintain employee compliance.• Performed data analysis to determine safety trends per region / zone / district.• Developed and implemented safety programs and initiatives based on company/industry trend data to help enrich safety culture and to meet established KPIs.• Improved communication through production of short educational videos containing federal and company safety compliance mandates which became a best practice nationally for Frito Lay employee training.• Realized a 40% reduction in Hours of Service violations over prior year through implementation of new region policy, renewed management focus, and enforced accountability of violations. • Conducted DOT / OSHA / EHS audits for 16 sales zones bi-annually. Maintained 100% completion on all action plans surrounding audit outages within assigned completion timeframe.• Managed DQ file compliance, renewable documents, and medical exemptions for all DOT employees through established SOPs.• Initiated Reward/Recognition programs to help engage frontline employees and improve safety awareness.• Worked with 3rd party claims adjuster to attain correct status, filing, and closure of AL /WC claims and performed risk assessments at sites throughout assigned regions.• 60% travel to support multiple sales regions.

Directed multi-million dollar transportation/logistics projects consisting of dedicated fleets, OTR fleets, and transportation management. A few specific customers included Lowes, Bimbo/Sara Lee, Wise Foods, and Valspar. • Controlled all project P&Ls to meet/exceed earnings expectations.• Fostered positive working relationships with all customer corporate personnel through precise, informative communication, both verbal and written. • Conducted the hiring of personnel for all projects through interview process and any terminations through performance evaluations.• Sustained an 8-12% positive revenue flow per project through the use of lean tactics and the elimination of non-productive actions and time, sustained backhaul revenue, and reduction in driver turnover. • Guided all employees on DOT regulations and OSHA expectations via annual audits and training.• Teamed with start-up operations for customers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Lubbock, Texas, and Dallas, Texas. This included the hiring of qualified personnel, office set-up, and all fleet equipment components necessary for operation.• Managed transportation and guided outside carriers to help meet customer expectations.• 60% travel required to support both existing and new start-up operations.

Directed all aspects of the day to day operations of LTL regional fleet. Sustained excellent working relationship with Teamster personnel to provide excellent service to Roadway customers. Prospected with sales to achieve maximum profitability by bringing new customers on board. Managed daily dispatch of regional freight and local P&D, scheduling, and day/night warehouse operations. Met or exceeded production KPIs while adhering to union contract stipulations.• Responsible for overall production of 25 union drivers within P&D and dock operations.• Consistent and fair practices maintained via Teamster contract.• Manage all production, safety, and maintenance related issues.• Working knowledge of DOT/OSHA regulations.

Effectively led and taught collegiate athletes the techniques and fundamentals of football. •Off the field, I scouted opponents, broke down video tape of opponents, prepared sections of weekly game plans, and recruited nationwide for top football talent. •On the field, led players through fundamental drills and scout team preparation weekly.