Kevin James Witherspoon Email & Phone Number

South San Francisco, Ca, Us

An extensive 30 + year knowledge of operations in commercial transportation and safety. His primary duties are monitoring and renewing all permits involved with the City and Federal government agencies. Example: FMCSR, DOT, EPA and OSHA. Responsible for deciphering daily Fleetmatics (ELD – Electronic Log Data) tracking reports. Example: reviewing hour of service for accuracy. He also oversees safety systems that provide training and development within our staff. He monitors maintenance and safety records daily for all transportation of NSE. Oversees the dispatch and the reviewing of HM manifest of all HM materials prior to loading and staging for transportation. Liaison with all operations within all 3 locations within North State Environmental.

Seattle, Washington, Us

Supported and executed the development of a first time asset division for a liquid freight brokerage. Grew the operation from the ground to include two affiliate terminals with over 25 committed drivers. Developed a dedicated team by active recruitment, thorough safety and onboarding practices, and fostering strong professional relationships, which lead to high driver retention. Created a customer-focused culture around teamwork, customer service, and services delivery targets within the dispatch office. Designed routing and operating periods utilized for on-time pick and delivery. Ensured compliance with company rules, FMCSR, DOT, OSHA, DOL, EPA and other government regulatory agencies.Also actively participated in the company’s outbound sales and marketing efforts, acting as a liaison in building strong customer relationships.

Serving as the companies Driver Liaison, it is my responsibility to ensure effective communication and to enforce with each driver, of all company as well as all government regulations i.e. FMCSR, DOT, OSHA, DOL, EPA and other government regulatory agencies. I convey this information daily in using both my effective communication and adaptability skills with each driver. Dispatching of all local and seasonal hauls in addition to Interstate and Intrastate contracted hauls. Varying hauls include, liquid food grade tankers, tomato and nut harvest operations in addition to fertilizers and waste water hauling. Upload of all pertaining billing and driver’s compensation for each contracted haul within the TMW system. Responsible for deciphering weekly SMARTDRIVE (in-cab data / video recordings) tracking reports. Responsible for running and reviewing hour of service issues within the LOAD TREK (Electronic Logging) program.

Specialized Consultant Services for new start-up companies for the transportation and logistics industry. Designed cost effective and practical logistical plans for a companies targeted market. Provided compliance fail-safe strategy report to ensure the client’s consistent compliance of all FMCSR, DOT, OSHA, DOL, EPA and other government regulatory agencies. Offering clients a combined 30 yrs of expertise from our industry.

Managed operational changes to bring cohesiveness within dispatch and operational staff. Created a customer focused culture around teamwork, customer service, and services delivery targets within the dispatch office. Designed routing and operating periods utilized for on-time pick and delivery. Planned, directed and implemented a training program for new personnel that is successful and proved by the continued support from the customer throughout my year with TJS. Ensured compliance with company rules, FMCSR, DOT, OSHA, DOL, EPA and other government regulatory agencies. Served as the supervisor for the team that had been consistently recognized by our customers for our on time delivery and stellar operational performance. These customer accolades resulted in them awarding our team with additional hauls with their plant-to-plant operations. In turn, these additional hauls afforded TJS Leasing & Holding an increase to their revenue and profit.

Des Moines, Iowa, Us

Accountable for the overall management of the transportation operation by providing sound leadership and direction that created improvements and established a team environment. Recruited, hired, trained, motivated and retained employees in accordance with City, State and DOT federal regulations. Organized and implemented operational solutions for customers incorporating the best cost scenarios to maximize profitability and guarantee customer satisfaction. Example: Interacted with dairy owners and Co-Op leads to advocate best ranch pick up times that in turn, optimized load capacities and decreased fuel expenditures. Contributed to the expansion of all 3 companies and increased annual revenues while holding the position of terminal manager. Collaborated on audits and compliance efforts with BIT Inspectors for the State of California. Coordinated due diligence efforts. Developed an underperforming operation in Tulare, CA and successfully grew to a thriving food grade liquid hauling operation. Drove terminal development, client relations and operations management strategies to capture additional opportunities, achieve year over year growth with Jim Aartman Inc/Ruan, and positioned organization as a premier Grade A liquid food grade hauler.

• Directed and managed all phases of Onshore and or /Offshore operations in a safe, effective operation that ensured safe transfer of Oil and Gas from Wellhead to Plant Facilities. Responsible for planning, logistics, supervising and documenting the execution of well work activities. Worked closely with the Completion/Well Intervention Engineers to make well work decisions/recommendations including selection and optimization of completion type; well intervention units; techniques/materials; plug-back methods; fracture treatments; perforating methods; cleanout methods and management of project risks. Provides input on prognoses including details around HSE, well control, fluids, equipment/materials, contractors, etc. High performance evaluations consistently throughout my16 year career.