Joseph Smith Email & Phone Number

Bakersfield, Ca, Us

United States

Bakersfield, California, United States

Manage the risk associated with J.B. Hunt’s Dedicated Operations in California’s central valley areaArea encompasses 11 accounts, 30 managers and more than 250 CDL driversPerforming Safety Audits on accounts to determine that equipment, proper record keeping, and driver work practices are compliant with stateregulations, federal regulations, and company policiesClosely work with the maintenance department and account level management to ensure equipment is compliant with DOT regulations and safe to operatePerforming Food Safety Audits on accounts that transport food goods to ensure compliance with food safety regulationsConduct training seminars with newly hired managers to set expectations, form the foundation for a solid safety culture and educate on regulations and company policyEnsure completion of driver road tests, drug tests and DOT physicals for new drivers in Orientation. Potential to set up EFA Testing and Smith SystemTraining CoursesFollow up with managers regarding the proper documentation of safety related events, collisions, injuries, monthly training, and driver disciplinary proceduresInvestigate causes of accidents, injuries, or illnesses; determining cause(s); preparing reports of findings and solutions for minimizing or preventing recurrence and implementing changes or improvements designed to prevent future incidentsImplement and enforce company safety and compliance policies with respect to applicable government regulations, laws, and ordinances pertaining to the safety, health and welfare of company employees and the publicMaintain specialized programs, procedures, and practices that enhance and improve the efficient operation of the Compliance department which J.B. Hunt Businessincludes, but not limited to, Hours of Service, Roadside Inspection, Hazmat, OSHA, citations, drug testing and driver qualification files

I manage a fleet of more than 20 Drivers to ensure daily inbound deliveries for Ross Distribution Center, generating over $5 million of yearly revenue. Responsible for the Ross Account’s Profit and Loss performance. Participate and lead daily conference calls regarding overall account financial and safety performance. I look for additional work opportunities on top of our dedicated account contracted work to maximize revenue, improve utilization and minimize turnover. I schedule and keep up to date on driver compliance including DOT Physicals, CDL Renewals, and other DOT regulated compliance issues. Participate in weekly customer meetings to better understand their business needs, objectives, and concerns. Hire and train new supervisors and Drivers. Create weekly and monthly financial reports. Responsible for Processing Driver's Pay Roll, Invoicing the Customer, Promoting Driver 401K Participation, and Driver retention.

Bakersfield, California Area

I manage over 60 employees in a high stress environment with differing personalities. I look for additional work opportunities on top of our two dedicated accounts contracted work to maximize revenue. I prepare paperwork for daily operations in excel spreadsheets, word documents, special account specific paperwork. I keep track of the maintenance of the equipment dedicated to our account including 50 Tractors and 100 trailers. I schedule DOT Class A Drivers for on time deliveries. This includes a weekly work schedules and a daily operation schedule for deliveries. I am responsible for capturing accurate data for driver pay roll of which I submit to our corporate offices. I am also responsible for invoicing our customers for the work that is completed. I monitor a monthly P&L before overhead. I schedule and keep up to date on driver compliance including DOT Physicals, CDL Renewals, and other DOT regulated compliance issues. I am responsible for keeping drivers up to date on the latest safety trends and accidents in order to maintain a culture of safety.

Bakersfield, California Area

Delivering freight to our customer (Target). Communicating with Target store managers. Training new drivers to the Target account.

Bakersfield, California Area

I worked with a management team that managed almost 100 employees, delivering 60 to 70 loads per day for our customer (VASCOR). Using Excel to create schedule-spread sheets, tractor and trailer reports. I was responsible for making daily schedules and weekly equipment inspections. Using Microsoft Outlook to communicate with our Customers and TCI corporate offices. Making sure all loads are dispatched out on time. Keeping track of driver’s hours of service and availability.

Bakersfield, California Area

On time deliveries. Constant communication with our customer (VASCOR). Training new drivers.

Shafter, Ca

Delivering food goods to Outback Steak House, Mimi's Cafe and Ruby Tuesday's. Communicating with Kitchen Managers and going through inventory to ensure the customer received the correct product that was ordered. Handling damaged food goods and unwanted returns.

Bakersfield, California Area

Loading and securing freight in outbound trailers prior to departure. Nighttime store deliveries to CarQuest stores. Handling store returns. Transporting hazardous materials.

Pacific, Wa

Trip planing and routing for all load I was dispatched on. Communication with various customers for specific directions to locations as well as any special instructions or requests the customer may have.

Bakersfield, California Area

Double Checking stock orders for stores prior to shipping. Stacking pallets with product then securing the product to the pallets. Loading Trucks and trailers with product with pallet jacks and fork lifts.

Bakersfield, California Area

Film development and inspection to make sure the film is up to API code. Shooting X-Rays of pipes of various sizes, tanks and vessels, and concrete. Assisting level two technicians in Ultrasonic thickness testing of pipes. Assisting technicians in weld tests, methods of testing Destructive testing, Magnetic partial and dye penetration.