Professional Resume Template for
Transportation Manager
Ethan J. Brooks
Atlanta, GA
(404) 555-0143
ethan.brooks@email.com
linkedin.com/in/ethan-brooks | github.com/ethanbrooks | ethanbrooks.dev
Professional Summary
Systems-oriented Transportation Manager with 6 years of fleet management history directing regional fleet operations and multi-modal logistics networks. Expertise includes route optimization, DOT and OSHA compliance, and carrier SLA negotiations. Successfully reduced freight expenditures by 16% and boosted on-time delivery (OTD) rates from 88% to 97% utilizing advanced route-planning software. Proficient with SAP TM, McLeod TMS, Fleetio, and Samsara ELD.
Work Experience
Transportation Manager — Beacon Distribution Logistics
Atlanta, GA | March 2023 – Present
- Direct a fleet of 35 class 8 commercial vehicles and 42 drivers, improving regional route efficiency by 14% through Samsara GPS integration.
- Negotiated annual carrier agreements with 8 third-party logistics (3PL) partners, reducing overall freight lane expenditures by 12% ($180,000 annually).
- Established a driver safety program that decreased DOT recordable accidents by 45% over 18 months, lowering insurance premiums by 8%.
- Managed a departmental budget of $4.2M, optimizing fuel purchasing strategies to save $65,000 in fuel costs during fiscal year 2025.
Logistics Coordinator — Vanguard Retail Operations
Savannah, GA | June 2020 – February 2023
- Coordinated outbound shipments for 3 major regional distribution centers, achieving a 98.4% on-time delivery rate across 15,000+ annual loads.
- Audited freight bills and carrier invoices, identifying billing errors that recovered $42,500 in overcharges from external carriers.
- Redesigned warehouse cross-docking workflows, reducing average trailer dwell time by 28 minutes per vehicle.
- Monitored compliance with FMCSA regulations, maintaining a carrier safety rating of 99.2% across audited driver logs.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management
Atlanta Institute of Logistics · Atlanta, GA · 2020
Skills
Fleet management, Route optimization, DOT compliance, FMCSA regulations, Carrier negotiations, Third-party logistics (3PL), Budget forecasting, Fleetio, Samsara ELD, SAP TM, McLeod TMS, Fuel management, OSHA safety standards, Supply chain logistics
Projects
TMS System Deployment
Role: Implementation Lead
Tools: McLeod TMS, SAP ERP, Excel
Led the 6-month transition to a centralized Transportation Management System (TMS), reducing planning cycles by 35% and saving $110,000 in annual freight spend.
Fleet Telematics Integration
Role: Project Manager
Tools: Samsara ELD, Fleetio, Power BI
Implemented telematics across 35 fleet vehicles, reducing engine idle time by 22% and improving overall fleet fuel economy by 1.2 miles per gallon.
Certifications
- Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) (2022)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification (2021)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
- Professional Affiliations: Member, Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) (2021-present)
- Availability: 3 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Transportation Manager
Job Market Insights
$82,000
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$128,000
Avg:
$104,000
Growth Outlook:
The employment of Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in the United States is projected to grow by 6% from 2024 to 2034, which is faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is driven by the expansion of e-commerce, global supply chain complexities, and the need for efficient multi-modal logistics networks. Approximately 18,500 job openings are projected annually to replace retiring workers and support new logistics infrastructure.
6% growth over 10 years
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