David M. Schwartz Email & Phone Number

Canton, Mi, Us

Reading, Pennsylvania, Us

General Manager, Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC)/Final Mile – US and Canadian OperationsSpearheaded $120M+ DCC/Last Mile operations success, leading organization with 1200 team members. Delivered 3rd party service providing vehicles/drivers to single customer for exclusive use on contractual basis. Directed all aspects of operations including P&L management, client relations, sales, coaching, and safety.Midwest Division Final Mile Automotive Dealer Delivery Network:Directed operations across 21 PDC shipping locations, 13 Penske cross-dock facilities, and 800K+ square feet of space, managing 3000 daily unattended dealership deliveries across 21M miles annually. Seamlessly incorporated Black Horse Carrier operations into Penske Logistics as part of M&A integration.Toyota US/Canada DCC Manufacturing Operations:Quickly generated improvement in Canada operations.Fostered strategic relationships with Toyota, generating expertise in Toyota Production System (TPS).Awarded Toyota Carrier of the Year twice and Toyota US Production Cross Dock Supplier of the Year.Toyota DCM/DCC/Freight Management/LLP Operations (7 facilities, 1M+ square feet):Turn around of struggling operations, quickly solving issues and identifying growth opportunities.Launched Toyota Queretaro (Mexico) operations, directing yard design/management, internal logistics, conveyance, and shunt for assembly plant with 2200+ employees.Successfully managed Emerson Electric Greenfield cross-dock facility start-up in Indianapolis.

Director of Business Development, Operations, Administration, & StrategyElevated sales growth for full-service trucking/transportation services company offering dedicated, shuttle, truckload, and expediting services, forming relationships with top automotive companies.Established strategic vision for organization, developing business plan and introducing key process improvements.Expanded sales growth with clients including Chrysler, Dana Corporation, General Motors, Mobis International, Logos Logistics, Ryder, and Penske Logistics.Strengthened dispatch operations efficiency through separating maintenance and trucking facilities.Improved CSA scores from 85 to 40, introducing formal safety program focused on training/inspection.Bolstered overall company performance and updating independent contractor agreement.

PrincipalLaunched retail cigar store, leading all aspects of operations including eCommerce and global distribution. • Grew start-up operations to $1M in annual revenue, generating 200% sales growth through social media and digital marketing strategies and positioning company for sale.

Vice President and General ManagerDrove rapid growth for regional truckload career, leading overall team of 300. Concurrently led daily operations and business development, delivering value to enterprise accounts.Increased sales from $3M to $34M in 3 years, landing clients including Chrysler, General Motors, Ford, and Dana Corporation and earning Future 50 Company of Greater Detroit Award in recognition of success.Transformed operations via industry-leading transportation management and electronic data interchange (EDI) systems utilizing GPS/tracking technology.Quickly added fleet capacity, expanding number of tractors from 23 to 250 and trailers from 72 to 530.Recruited top talent, increasing drivers from 35 to 270 and hiring key staff/contractors to drive growth.

Memphis, Tn, Us

Managing Director, FedEx Supply Chain Services Dedicated Fleet Operations, N.A.Directed $85M operations, managed 1500+ person organization delivering integrated logistics solutions for world-class clients with complex supply chain requirements and high-value products.Instrumental to growth from $20M to $85M, upgrading business model and cultivating trust with pivotal clients including MOPAR, Chrysler, General Motors, and Texas Instruments.Introduced Healthcare Shared Network cold-chain warehousing/storage/distribution product for hospitals and pharmacies, focusing on Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and securing Fortune 500 clients including Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, Eli Lilly, and Merck.Earned numerous awards from clients including ATA Most Improved Award, GM Supplier of the Year, DaimlerChrysler Gold Pentastar Award, and Texas Instruments Quality Supplier Award.