Cory C. Adams Sr.
Aurora
Summary
Results-driven transportation management leader with extensive experience in overseeing multi-state operations, advocating for safety culture, and developing high-performing teams. Demonstrated expertise in optimizing transportation systems, leading cross-functional teams, and implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance. Skilled at fostering collaborative environments that drive the achievement of organizational goals and exceed expectations.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Transportation Manager
Animal Supply Co.
- Led P&L accountability for multi-state operations in IL, MN, OH, and MO markets, ensuring profitability and cost efficiency
- Managed and developed high-performing teams, fostering professional growth through training, mentorship, and performance evaluations
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing KPIs to optimize routes, improve fleet utilization, and enhance operational efficiency
- Oversaw fleet operations and equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards and maximizing asset longevity
- Built and maintained strategic carrier relationships, negotiating favorable contracts to enhance service quality and cost-effectiveness
- Drove recruiting and retention strategies, reducing turnover and attracting top-tier talent to support operational growth
- Promoted a safety-first culture, implementing and enforcing policies to ensure compliance with DOT regulations and workplace safety standards
- Streamlined logistics and operational processes, achieving measurable improvements in delivery performance and customer satisfaction
Transportation Field Manager
Essendant LLC
01.2019 - 09.2024
- Manage private fleet and dedicated carrier relationships
- Responsible for fleet utilization and optimization of all transportation modes for CHI & MN markets
- Present monthly KPI reports to cross-functional teams, driving strategic decisions and operational improvements
- Reduce transportation costs by analyzing key logistics KPIs including cost-to-serve and route efficiency
- Develop safety training and protocols, achieving 100% driver safety training completion rate and enhancing safety culture
- Conduct regular DOT audits ensuring a 98% compliance rate
- Support RFP initiatives to ensure customer expectations and company financial goals are met
- Manage P&L, meeting or exceeding budget goals
- Create cost-saving opportunities to ensure profitability and improved cost-to-serve
Office Manager / Load Planner
Metropolitan Trucking
03.2015 - 01.2019
- Plan and coordinate all freight with company trucks while generating revenue gains
- Manage driver daily productivity and assign routes optimally
- Maintain a book of customers, meeting communication requirements and freight optimization
- Establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with customers
- Oversee customer service reps to ensure customer satisfaction and service expectations are met
- Ensure drivers are DOT compliant and follow safety protocol
- Conduct new hire interviews and provide training
Driver Manager / Load Planner
Bedford Motor Service
05.2014 - 03.2015
- Manage driver daily productivity
- Plan routes utilizing optimization to increase profitability
- Follow up with customers to ensure service expectations are met
- Ensure drivers are DOT compliant and following safety protocol
Terminal Manager
Mason Dixon Intermodal
02.2011 - 04.2014
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned Owner Operators, administrative staff, and mechanics
- Interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions
- Manage P&L, meeting or exceeding financial goals
- Ensure all D.O.T
- And company physicals for Owner Operators are completed in a timely manner
- Manage, train, and supervise all Owner Operators ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal DOT standards
- Communicate with customers, personnel, and outside organizations to coordinate activities and resolve issues
- Increased company business by 2% annually through recruitment, creating quote sheets, and attending sales meetings
Education
Business Management -
Triton Community College
River Grove, IL01.2001
Skills
- Transportation Management & Optimization
- P&L Accountability & Cost Control
- Safety Culture Advocacy
- Team Leadership & Development
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Compliance & Risk Mitigation
- Operational Efficiency Improvement
- Customer Service Excellence
- Warehouse operations
- Fleet management
Timeline
Transportation Field Manager
Essendant LLC
01.2019 - 09.2024
Office Manager / Load Planner
Metropolitan Trucking
03.2015 - 01.2019
Driver Manager / Load Planner
Bedford Motor Service
05.2014 - 03.2015
Terminal Manager
Mason Dixon Intermodal
02.2011 - 04.2014
Regional Transportation Manager
Animal Supply Co.
Business Management -
Triton Community College
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