Lorenzo Morris
Buckeye
Summary
Proven Transportation Planner with a track record 7 years of experience of optimizing routes and enhancing logistics functions for Swift Transportation. Excelled in fleet management and driver tracking, achieving significant on-time delivery rates. Demonstrates strong communication and critical thinking skills, ensuring efficient workflow coordination and problem resolution. Skilled in developing transportation solutions that meet employer needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Coordinator
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
10.2021 - Current
- Determined most effective mode and routing of materials to customer locations and company facilities.
- Provided timely transportation of diverse clients to healthcare facilities.
- Identified appropriate travel routes in accordance with applicable traffic and bulk cargo transportation laws, regulations, protocols, and guidelines.
- Implemented tracking and tracing software to improve shipment monitoring
Transportation Coordinator
Walmart
09.2021 - Current
- Identified appropriate travel routes in accordance with applicable traffic and bulk cargo transportation laws, regulations, protocols, and guidelines.
- Provided timely transportation of diverse clients to healthcare facilities.
- Coordinated dispatching of 300 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Tracked shipments from dispatch through delivery to verify timely arrival.
- Coordinated schedules and communicated changes to customers.
Planner
Swift Transportation
09.2013 - Current
- Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
- Recognized potential issues with inventory and quality control and engineered changes.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Issued shipping instructions and provided routing information to achieve on-time, accurate deliveries.
- Established relationships with trucking companies to acquire long-term business commitments and desirable rates.
- Answered telephone calls and emails to respond to customer concerns and cost inquiries.
- Monitored and tracked drivers, verifying on-time delivery and immediate issue resolution.
- Optimized shipping methods to reduce time in transit and lower costs.
- Examined carrier costs and services to recommend alternatives and improvements.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Truck Driver
Swift
09.2013 - Current
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Education
No Degree - Graphic Design
Al Collin Graphic Design
Tempe, AZMedic First Aide
San Juan Community College
Farmington, NMHigh School Diploma -
Anaconda High School
Anaconda, MT05-1997
Skills
- Workflow coordination
- Loading & shipping schedules
- Equipment inspection
- Route assignments
- Routing plans
- Driver tracking
- Logistics functions
- Route planning
- Fleet management
- Shipping and receiving
- Transportation solution development
Timeline
Transportation Coordinator
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
10.2021 - Current
Transportation Coordinator
Walmart
09.2021 - Current
Planner
Swift Transportation
09.2013 - Current
Truck Driver
Swift
09.2013 - Current
No Degree - Graphic Design
Al Collin Graphic Design
Medic First Aide
San Juan Community College
High School Diploma -
Anaconda High School
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