Worked closely with transportation manager to streamline daily operations. Opened shop and ensured fleet of 75 drivers and trucks were mobilized. Conducted daily safety briefings and compiled daily reports and spreadsheets. Handled driver problems quickly and efficiently. Worked with service department to maintain safe and operational fleet. Conducted on-road and in-cab safety analysis. Trained, coached, and mentored drivers on FMCSA regulations and defensive driving skills. • Hired as Driver initially and was promoted to Lead Driver after few months based on demonstrated excellence in safely, serving as example of leadership, and displaying positive team attitude and superior time management.• Maintained perfect driving record with 0 tickets, violations, or accidents, encouraging other drivers to achieve the same. • Helped decreased speeding problem by offering 1:1 coaching with drivers and conducting positive safety talks which helped drivers better understand risks of speeding and benefits of safe driving. • Earned driver’s respect, boosted morale, and decreased turnover by building relationships with drivers through providing recognition and facilitating team huddles which allowed opportunities to offer direction / correction to enhance performance. • Improved employee performance and productivity by being prepared for each morning and organized to launch drivers without delay.• Helped management meet or exceed daily load quotas by taking care of driver and equipment issues quickly and delivering timely and detailed communication to manager.

Operated semi-truck with flatbed and van trailers, forklifts and other equipment in North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia. Trained new drivers to obtain Class A CDL. Assisted yard crew with pulling orders and loading trucks and helped with material inventory control and organization. Worked with dispatch and sales departments to plan routing and scheduling. • Achieved perfect safety record with 0 tickets, violations, or accidents by maintaining truck and practicing safe driving.• Succeeded with 100% customer satisfaction and 0 complaints by offering face-to-face interaction with customers daily and ensuring job sites were not left without either meeting customer expectations or executing action plans.• Generated new business upsells and promoted company at every opportunity through discussing product needs with customers then quickly informing salesperson.

Operated semi tanker in Midwest region for 5 states. Trained other drivers.• Achieved perfect safety record with 0 tickets, violations, or accidents by maintaining truck and practicing safe driving.• Minimal downtime by managing delivery schedule and equipment maintenance and taking excellent care of equipment to ensure there was no break downs. • Maintained 100% customer satisfaction and ensured prompt, clean (no spills or leaks) deliveries with thorough paperwork.

Supervised employees and subcontractors. Conducted tool and supply checklist before crews. Transported crews to job sites and kept crews on schedule. Shopped for materials and managed tool and supply inventories.• Increased savings 35% by establishing inventory system which provided accurate count of tools and supplies, therefore allowing crews to work more efficiently.• Completed fleet management and coordinated maintenance and repairs, saving 30% through professional relationships.

• Operated semi tanker in 10-state Midwest region• Managed delivery schedule and equipment maintenance• Customer service

• Car, truck and equipment maintenance and repair • Service writer and inventory manager