Christopher H.

Experience

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  Provost Bulk Transport / Transport Provost

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Safety & HR Officer

  Responsible for recruiting, on-boarding, and providing HR related support services for a combined Unionized (Chemical Energy Paper Workers + Teamsters) company fleet and non-union owner operator fleet. Secondary responsibilities included health & safety program management, including developing, training and leading an emergency response Team for on-road chemical emergencies.

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  Matlack

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Dispatcher

  Truckload tanker (chemical, fuel and non-regulated product) dispatch, including driver payroll and safety.

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  Harmac

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Safety Supervisor

  Driver training including product stewardship and equipment handling, health and safety and policy and procedures.

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  Con-way, Inc

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2002

  Service Centre Manager responsible for all Sales and Operations activities and execution to goals and achievement of objectives. Canadian and US occupational health & safety regulation management, including driver training and driver safety programs. Accident investigation and workplace safety responsibilities. Area of responsibility was ON, QC, MI, IN, OH, PA and W.NY.

  • Service Centre Manager

    Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  • Regional Safety Supervisor

    Jan 1998 - Jan 1999
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  Epic Express

  Jan 2002 - Apr 2006

  Service Centre Manager

  Responsible for all Sales and Operations for a Canadian LTL service provider, including managing partnerships with US carriers in the interline network.

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  Day & Ross Freight

  May 2006 - Jan 2010

  Terminal Manager for the largest terminal in a network, providing LTL and TL services, dry, fresh, frozen and general commodity. Responsible for developing a Team, and executing toward metrics and performance standards in the area of Safety, Service, Cost and Controls. Responsible for all functions of the operation, with a focus on the outbound / linehaul and hub operation, with a directive to ensure a safe, productive, profitable operation through strong oversight of all P&D, crossdock / re-ship / outbound LTL and TL dispatch functions, as well as administrative support. Operations Manager for the largest LTL / TL terminal in the network, with a focus on inbound operations, city pick up and delivery performance and achieving all metrics relative to Safety, Service, Cost and Controls.

  • Terminal Manager

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  • Hub Manager

    Oct 2006 - Jan 2008

  • Operations Manager

    May 2006 - Oct 2006
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  The Day & Ross Transportation Group

  Jul 2010 - Apr 2017

  National Director of Maintenance for the Day & Ross Transportation Group reporting directly to the CEO and jointly to the CFO, serving the various divisions and business units, asset management, fleet maintenance, maintenance facility and personnel management, and equipment purchasing requirements. Responsible for tracking operating costs of equipment, evaluating suitability of new technologies and implementing new strategies in the area of equipment and productivity. Asset management including working closely with Finance to optimize strategies around depreciation, lease v. buy, and budgets. Show less

  • Director of Maintenance

    Aug 2014 - Apr 2017

  • Director of Terminal Operations, Central Canada

    Jul 2010 - Jul 2014
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  *Confidential*

  Apr 2018 - now

  Sr. Executive

  An established nationwide Canadian LTL carrier with an impressive asset based footprint, utilizing various labour strategies and models, from owner operator through to and including 3rd party support. As the senior Leader for the business, I am leveraging my extensive leadership experience, through a consistent, disciplined work ethic and skills, to develop a high performing Team. As a proficient communicator and consultative leader, I utilize tools and techniques that are proven to develop top performing teams, implement strategies and ultimately significantly drive growth and profit. By leveraging strategic tools and operational efficiencies, I am leading the Team toward sustainable productivity and performance improvements, responsible cost removal strategies and revenue recovery strategies, all of which will ensure a strong foothold in the industry. Tirelessly working to ensure a safe, collaborative work environment, all the while, delivering on annual revenue, cost and operating commitments. Show less