Christopher Patton Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Oversee Safety Management for the Carolina CAT Construction/Power and DOT Safety and Compliance for all Divisions of the Weisiger Group.• Collaborate across the company to develop, implement, and manage Safety, Health, and Environment programs, policies, and procedures that support the business while ensuring compliance with established company and government regulations/policies.(OSHA/MSHA/DOT/EPA) • Develop continuous improvement initiatives that utilize a data and program-focused… Show more • Oversee Safety Management for the Carolina CAT Construction/Power and DOT Safety and Compliance for all Divisions of the Weisiger Group.• Collaborate across the company to develop, implement, and manage Safety, Health, and Environment programs, policies, and procedures that support the business while ensuring compliance with established company and government regulations/policies.(OSHA/MSHA/DOT/EPA) • Develop continuous improvement initiatives that utilize a data and program-focused approach to injury prevention and culture/best management practices. • Work cross-functionally as required to resolve work-related incidents, non-compliance, non-conformities, and corrective and preventive actions driving continuous improvement. • Develop and assist in rollout strategies for adequate, appropriate, and effective safety, health, and environmental, and regulatory training for associates. • Conduct monthly New Employee Safety Orientation and Defensive Driving Classes reviewing company safety policies, hours-of-service and best safety practices.• Investigate Employee Accidents/Incidents and Near-Miss reporting to find root cause and evaluate company policies and employee behavior to correct. • Oversee company’s MSHA program, including investigation of any citations, oversee the New Miner, and Annual Refresher Training. • Review Federal DOT Hours-of-Service Requirements by the company’s drivers.• Oversee the company’s DOT program and the filing of the DOT 2290 Highway Use Taxes, filing of MSC 150 milage reporting, Oversize/Overweight Permitting, review, and investigation and resolution of all DOT roadside inspections.• Conduct Annual Facility and Employee Safety Audits. Including reviewing results with senior management concerning employee safety and coordinating build safety needs with the facilities department for correction and improvement. Show less

Fort Mill South Carolina

• Oversee and implement Safety Management and Training for 400 employees, including respirator, hearing, industrial hygiene, personal protection devices, proper lifting, and ergonomic training, safe driving.• Safety Management of 500+ vehicles and trailers. Vehicles ranging in size from pick-up trucks to Class 8 tractor-trailers.• Conducted yearly safety audit for 31 retail locations and 6 retread tire plant locations for OSHA, insurance liability, worker compensation, fire code… Show more • Oversee and implement Safety Management and Training for 400 employees, including respirator, hearing, industrial hygiene, personal protection devices, proper lifting, and ergonomic training, safe driving.• Safety Management of 500+ vehicles and trailers. Vehicles ranging in size from pick-up trucks to Class 8 tractor-trailers.• Conducted yearly safety audit for 31 retail locations and 6 retread tire plant locations for OSHA, insurance liability, worker compensation, fire code, building code, and Department of Transportation, and EPA violations.• Accident/Incident investigation and reconstruction for Workers Compensation and Vehicle Accident insurance claims. Show less

Charlotte Nc

Increased the terminal driver force by 150% within 24 weeks of start.Oversee and ensure the safe and profitable operations of all trucks and drivers related to the trucking operations conducted by Continuum Transport.Increased sales and revenue by 47% since July/2015 Decreased Cost of Service by 3.5%Supervise and approve the hiring and terminations for all contract drivers at the Charlotte terminal.Developed the Truckload department for Continuum centering from the… Show more Increased the terminal driver force by 150% within 24 weeks of start.Oversee and ensure the safe and profitable operations of all trucks and drivers related to the trucking operations conducted by Continuum Transport.Increased sales and revenue by 47% since July/2015 Decreased Cost of Service by 3.5%Supervise and approve the hiring and terminations for all contract drivers at the Charlotte terminal.Developed the Truckload department for Continuum centering from the Charlotte, NC terminal. Responsible for overseeing and establishing terminal budgetary needs and profitability.Coordinate compliance of all D.O.T. and regulatory, insurance and safety standards.Coaching for performance by creating and maintaining key performance indicators for all direct reports.Oversee and monitor performance and effectiveness of staff activities and implement appropriate actions to improve performance and profit.Manage and supervise dispatcher while balancing cost minimization, driver utilization and driver preference to ensure customer/client dispatch needs are met.Oversee terminal security for company property and client products while in care of Continuum Transportation Services. Strategic Market planning for Charlotte operations advancement with company executive management team.Review Cost of Service for each load to insure maximum profitability.Continually review terminal procedures, driver routes and customer needs for logistics and cost savings. Show less

Recruiting and Safety, Nations Express, Inc. Fort Mill, 2Oversee the recruiting and safety department in order to increase the overall fleet, by hiring the most qualified and safest drivers possible.Responsible for developing and promoting Nations Express’ new truck load division.Analyzing driver pay, and fuel surcharge.Responsible negations with leasing companies for equipment.Development of logo and branding of Nations Equipment and merchandise for trade shows and… Show more Recruiting and Safety, Nations Express, Inc. Fort Mill, 2Oversee the recruiting and safety department in order to increase the overall fleet, by hiring the most qualified and safest drivers possible.Responsible for developing and promoting Nations Express’ new truck load division.Analyzing driver pay, and fuel surcharge.Responsible negations with leasing companies for equipment.Development of logo and branding of Nations Equipment and merchandise for trade shows and sales marketing.Review of Nations Express policies and review of DOT regulations in relation to drivers and sales expectations.Review of “in truck” communication systems, analyzing benefits versus cost. Serve as mediator between drivers and operations to maintain driver satisfaction and to reduce driver turn over.Conduct all accident investigations. Including Workers Comp and Drivers Collisions.Conduct all driver reviews and post-crash reviews to determine driver fitness, and to make preventive measures to stop further occurrence.Develop multiple advertising campaigns to promote truck load, expedited, and non-CDL options to drivers. This included photo shoots, trade shows, and outside plans for driver referrals.Train direct reports and other Nations staff to promote a working relationship with drivers and vendors.Oversee the transition to a 7 day net payroll for all drivers.Education of drivers on hours of service rules and driver compliance. Show less

Concord, North Carolina

Oversee and ensure the safe and profitable operations of all trucks and drivers related to the truckingManage and monitor performance and effectiveness of staff activities and implement appropriate actions to improve work flow and enhance profit as well as establish key performance indicators for all direct reports.Supervise and train dispatchers while balancing cost minimization, driver utilization and driver preference to ensure customer/client dispatch needs are met in the most… Show more Oversee and ensure the safe and profitable operations of all trucks and drivers related to the truckingManage and monitor performance and effectiveness of staff activities and implement appropriate actions to improve work flow and enhance profit as well as establish key performance indicators for all direct reports.Supervise and train dispatchers while balancing cost minimization, driver utilization and driver preference to ensure customer/client dispatch needs are met in the most profitable manner.Responsible for overseeing and establishing terminal budgetary needs and profitability.Involved in strategic planning for operations advancement with company executive management team including new client presentations and interviews.Generate detailed value analysis and cost savings proposals at various stages of the contract process for marketing collateral used by the sales team for client presentations. Establish key relationships and maintain communications with client staff to handle daily operations issues.Create and implement internal procedures for specialty clients that are pursued at both the proposal and contract levels as well as oversee compliance of procedures with support staff.Develop and create marketing collateral for driver recruitment.Coordinate advertising and publishing of marketing material with local and national advertisers for driver recruitment.Investigate, supervise and approve the hiring, discipline and termination of all contract drivers.Conduct all employee reviews as well as create and establish procedures to ensure company compliance standards and customer satisfaction levels are met.Coordinate compliance of all D.O.T. and regulatory, insurance and safety standards.Oversee terminal security for company property and client products while in care of Spectrum Logistics. Ensure all compliance with safety and food standards for insurance certification and FDA compliance. Show less