Richard Ross

Richard Ross is an experienced professional in the transportation and logistics industry, currently serving as the Extended Coverage Operations Manager at National Carriers, Inc. in Irving, Texas.1 Here's a detailed overview of his background and career:

Professional Experience

Richard has been with National Carriers, Inc. since January 2013, where he has held various roles:

• Extended Coverage Operations Manager (April 2015 - Present)

  • Manages operational duties for weekend and night shifts
  • Oversees weekend and night crews1

• Planner (January 2013 - April 2015)

  • Responsible for planning in the Northeast and Southeast regions1

Previous Work History

Before joining National Carriers, Richard worked in several other transportation companies:

• LinkAmerica Corporation (August 2012 - January 2013)

  • Planner, managing capacity for the eastern portion of the United States1

• FFE Transportation Services (August 2005 - August 2012)

  • Held various roles including Weekend Manager, Fleet Manager, and Planner
  • Part of the Weekend TL Ops team and involved in equipment tracking1

• Swift Transportation (April 1999 - August 2005)

  • Onsight Manager and ECT Manager
  • Managed traffic and capacity for Pep Boys Mesquite DC
  • Oversaw operational duties and managed night crew1

Education

Richard's educational background includes:

• The University of Dallas (1988 - 1992)

  • B.A. in History, Education, and Philosophy1

• Northlake College, Irving, TX (1984 - 1987)

  • Associate Degree in General Studies1

• Macarthur High School (1980 - 1984)

  • High School Diploma with a focus on History1

Additional Interests

Interestingly, Richard has pursued art alongside his business career:

• Artist (January 1996 - Present)

  • Self-employed artist1

• Kettle Gang Member at Kettle Art Gallery (November 2005 - Present)

  • Part of a committee overseeing operations and functions of the artist-run gallery in Deep Ellum, Texas1

Richard Ross has demonstrated a diverse skill set throughout his career, combining logistics expertise with creative problem-solving abilities derived from his artistic pursuits. His experience spans various aspects of transportation operations, including planning, fleet management, and operational oversight.