Chris Sandstrom Email & Phone Number

Hastings, Minnesota, United States

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Seeking Transportation Management position where I can display my operations management skills.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Managed and led team of truckload and LTL drivers for local and over the road deliveries adhering to all federal and state specific laws for motor carriers. Monitored CSA score with the FMCSA, to make sure all DOT requirements were compliant at all times.Directed, managed, and assisted in planning and implementing DOT trucking compliance programs including DOT driver qualification files, DOT drug/alcohol program, vehicle inspections, hours’ of service and ELD logs. Working knowledge and enforcement of DOT safety and compliance for federal and state transportation for trucking under FMCSA regulations. Created, updated and maintained equipment file records for trucks, trailers and operations equipment.Supervised, directed and/or filed the MCS-150, HVUT 2290, IFTA/IRP, quarterly IFTA fuel tax and UCRA.Direct and performed activities related to dispatching, routing, rerouting or tracking transportation vehicles, such as Class A Trucks and railroad cars.Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary.Excellent verbal and written skills for analysis of information and effectively lead and respond to staff, internal and external customers. Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.Manage and maintain complex inventory system for both inbound and outbound inventory. Created and supported a team orientated environment across multi sections of the business.Built constructive relationships with managers, employees, customers and vendor's.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Programmed and uploaded new software on customer’s computer networking systems and POS equipment.• Shipped out multiple customer orders, special products and new store opening equipment• Received in customer’s equipment, fixed, repaired and restocked. • Conducted inventory control system checks.• Performed general warehouse shipping and receiving duties• Operated stand up and sit down forklifts.

Brooklyn Park, Mn

Seller of Sporting Goods and Home Protection Products. Business Consultant in Trucking Human Resources and FMCSA/DOT Safety.

Brooklyn Park, Mn

• Managing 75 Class A Drivers• Managing the office staff to ensure daily operational tasks are complete.• Orientate new drivers, train with procedures and introductions to operations team.• Assisting mechanic staff to ensure the equipment is properly maintained in a timely manner.• Recruit Owner Operators (O/O) and Independent Contractors (I/C).• Review I/C leases and update them accordingly. • Ensure random drug screens are done.• Enter new drivers into JJ Keller log checker and review all drivers logs. • Handle all insurance claims on workers comp and accidents. • Daily analysis and management of labor resources to ensure high levels of productivity.• Conducting interviews – hiring and terminating employees, as well as performing background checks.• Answering and resolving customer service calls on a daily basis, as well as daily dispatching.• Visiting customer sites to ensure business relationship is positive, and make adjustments, as needed.• Maintain and improve operational efficiency. Within the role of Operations Supervisor, duties.• Update each registration book in truck to include, cab card, insurance, IFTA permit, Hazmat Authority and accident report.• Update IFTA stickers and permits.• Check on any fines or citations issues to drivers.• Keep up on driver files including termination information.