JAMES D.

DURFEE
55 Fore Drive
Eads, TN 38028
E-Mail: jd871a10@westpost.net
Home - 901-466-9124, Cell - 901-652-8075
OBJECTIVE
To obtain employment and assist the company in growth and future expansion. To
establish a long-term career that will utilize my operations, safety, and manage
ment skills.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Recognized by Senior Management for handling on-the-spot decision-making in hig
h-stressed, fast-paced, changing environments
Professional leader and trainer dedicated to time management and attention to d
etail
Solid background in programming work schedules, setting goals and standards, ev
aluating and improving work processes, implementing changes, controlling/directi
ng maintenance, safety and compliance initiatives
Personable, articulate, professional in appearance and manner, completely relia
ble, committed and loyal
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Feb 2010 - Aug 2010: Vickers Distribution & Trans., Inc., Operations Mgr.
Assisted in the growth of the Co. from 40 trucks to 125 trucks by expanding
the fleet and hiring the supporting staff
Managed the daily planning and dispatch for the Truckload and LTL divisions
Managed a staff of eight Load Planners, Driver Mgrs and CSR's
Sept 2007 - Feb 2010: Vickers Distribution & Trans., Inc., H/R & Safety Mgr.
Reviewed all electronic logs from the People Net system for errors and to r
ecognize areas for training to ensure compliance with all Federal laws
Completed weekly safety meetings and covered any issues i.e. accident cause
and analysis, proper eating, rest and DOT rule changes
Created and completed new hire orientation to cover all mandated safety trainin
g
Oct 2006 - Sept 2007: Con-Way Truckload, Safety Supervisor
Assisted in lowering the accident rate from 7.64 to 4.61 from Jan. '07 to Jul.
'07. By use of a driver simulator and one on one discussions with any driver th
at was involved in an accident to cover all pertinent information and train wher
e needed
Provided and coordinated required training for all employees to remain in compl
iance with federal, state, local and company regulations and policies
Investigated and documented all accidents/injuries to determine the root cause,
filed appropriate claims with the insurance carrier and followed it to the end
Apr 2006 - Oct 2006: Shifflett Enterprises, General Manager
Responsible to the owner of 12 Domino's Pizza locations to ensure the store
s met the Corporate requirements and that they were staffed properly
Mar 2005 - Apr 2006: Allied Waste, Operations Supervisor
 Coordinated with the cities of Memphis and Arlington, Tn. to ensure all areas o
f their residential trash contracts were met and resolve any issues that arose
July 2004 - Mar 2005: Allied Waste, Division Safety Representative
Administered the company's drug and alcohol plan
Completed Route Observations to identify any problem areas before they bec
ame a problem and worked with any employee that needed retraining to resolve any
problem areas
Mar 2004 -- Jul 2004: Allied Waste, Route Auditor
Performed route audits to ensure safe and efficient procedures are followed and
identify possible training needs and completed employee observation reports
Dec 2003 - Mar 2004: United States Postal Service, Rural Route Carrier
Sorted and delivered mail to residents of an assigned area as a relief driv
er.
Sept 2003 - Dec 2003: Bill Heard Chevrolet, Automotive Sales
Met with customers and assisted them in finding the car of their choice.
Aug 2000 - Jul 2003: Plains All American, Southwest Reg.
Traveled from TX to the Canadian border conducting safety meetings for in-house
employees and tailgate safety meetings for employees at satellite locations
Reviewed contractor service agreements and audited contractors for compliance w
ith federal, state, local and company regulations and policies
Provided monthly reports to management for accidents, injuries mileage/frequenc
y rates and current status of the safety incentive program for the Board of Dire
ctors
Performed safety audits on equipment and facilities to ensure complete complian
ce
Responsible for the P&L and managed 12 million gallons of propane and one millio
n gallons of fuel sales to 5000 customers

Awards:
1994 & 1996 Air Force Special Operations Command Staff Fuels NCO of the Year (C
ommand Award)
1996 Air Force Staff Fuels NCO of the Year (Air Force Award)
2007 Con-way Truckload - 2nd Quarter Leadership Award

Relocating to Savannah, GA area. Will be in the area Dec.4th

,2010