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Greater St. Louis

-Lead, guide, and evaluate the transportation team to ensure exceptional performance aligned with company culture.-Efficiently assign and organize driver loads to exceed customer expectations and optimize performance.-Dispatch proper equipment to customer locations, ensuring deliveries and pickups meet agreed-upon SLA's.-Drive safety compliance through training, meetings, and record-keeping while upholding DOT regulations.-Collaborate with Plant Operations and Maintenance teams to ensure seamless loading/unloading and equipment maintenance.-Facilitate customer reporting, invoicing, and compliance with Transportation Management System (TMS).-Effectively handle customer inquiries regarding pickups and deliveries via phone communication.-Monitor real-time locations of trucks and trailers for optimized fleet management.

St. Charles County, Missouri, United States

-Strategically designed and optimized freight routes in Saint Louis, achieving time and cost savings.-Coordinated with cross-functional team members to ensure seamless adaptation to any line-haul structure changes impacting specific regions.-Formulated comprehensive plans to ensure on-time delivery of critical Game Day and guarantee shipments, effectively communicated to fellow supervisors.-Provided hands-on guidance by overseeing and directing route planning for other Supervisors from the main dock stand.

United States

-Mentored and coached team members, fostering skill development and a cohesive, high-performing workforce.-Collaborated cross-functionally with transportation, warehouse, and customer service teams, ensuring seamless coordination and on-time deliveries.-Maintained a flawless safety record by enforcing rigorous adherence to safety protocols and leading regular training sessions.-Be accessible to all areas of the dock and ensure freight is loaded/unloaded properly.

Greater St. Louis

• Managed 70+ drivers regarding transportation of product to customers in the Central United States and Canada to successfully meet delivery deadlines• Designated by management to train, guide, and give direction to dispatchers• Responsible for issuing COMCHEKs to drivers, customers, and vendors• Maintained continuous line of communication with supervisors and co-workers on business operations• Managed and prioritized multiple issues associated with my assigned board of drivers in order to meet the Just In Time (JIT) requirements.

Earth City, Mo

• Responsible for assigning and planning loads for drivers• Determined efficient route patterns for drivers, which included continuously assessing traffic and weather conditions• Provided problem-solving related support and other assistance to drivers in need of trailer repairs, tractor repairs, and roadside assistance• Ensured driver safety, including DOT compliance• Communicated with Fleet Managers, Area Load Coordinators, and Brokers• Responsible for training newly hired dispatchers on job functions, as well as policies and procedures, with an emphasis on TNI’s safety culture

Fenton, Mo