Thomas Garner has over 20 years of experience managing transportation and production operations. He currently works as a Transportation Supervisor at Core-Mark Carolina, where he oversees 40-50 drivers and ensures timely deliveries to over 500 customers daily. Previously, he spent 13 years as a Production Manager at Parkdale America LLC, where he supervised 20-30 production associates and technicians. Garner holds a BS in Social Studies from Fayetteville State University and has excellent references from previous supervisors.

1. Thomas D. Garner 2931 Beechtree Dr. Sanford, NC 27330 919-770-0502 - e-mail –
thomasgarner84@gmail.com
Objective: To continueto pursue excellence and career growth, utilizingmy
developed skillsand experienceto assista company or department achieveits goals,
grow its business and develop its team players.
Education: Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC
BS Social Studies – 1991 Summa Cum Laude
Tennessee Temple University, Chattanooga, TN
Social Studies – 1985-86
Work Experience: Core-Mark Carolina /Formerly - JT Davenport & Sons, Sanford, NC –
March 2008 to present
Transportation Supervisor.
Lead/Manage 40-50 Class A& B CDL Delivery Drivers, Yard Jockeys
and Officepersonnel. Generate and maintain DOT Qualification files
for 90+CDL Drivers,manage the electronic DOT log and GPS
system. I assess each driver’s performanceon a daily/
monthly basis and performannual evaluations,recommending
appropriatecorrections as needed. Coordinate DOT
Drug and Alcohol testingfor all 90+drivers on staff. I have
scheduled 40 to 45 daily delivery routes for 500+ daily customers,
assuring timely deliveries. I have generated vehicleaccidentreports,
organized and facilitated accidentinvestigation reviews,determining
accidentpreventability . I have, on a daily basis,developed customer
delivery routes, requiringextensive logistical preparation to insure
on-time deliveries within DOT compliance. I have maintained
attendance and payroll records on AS-400 and DCMS systems,
coordinated truck and trailer maintenanceand repair scheduling with
the on-site Ryder maintenance shop and scheduled appropriatetrucks
for dispatch,on a daily basis.I havebeen responsiblefor interviewing
prospectivenew-hire drivers and followingthrough toward
orientation and completion of the hiringprocess. Providingexcellent
customer service, directly or indirectly through coachingdelivery drivers,
has always been my firstpriority.
Parkdale America LLC, Sanford, NC – June 1995 – February 2008
Led / managed 20 – 30 production floor associates and
technicians. Throughout my years at the spun yarn production facility,
I operated, maintained and repaired machinery,supervised machine
operators and technicians,diagnosed mechanical problems and
promoted company policies of quality,efficiency and safety. I organized
and implemented work loads and assignments and trained or facilitated
the trainingof associates. I assisted upper management in assessments
of manufacturinggoals and maintained shiftpayroll and periodic
safety and production reports.

2. Reference
Barry Craven - Transportation Manager – Core-Mark Carolina
Professional– ImmediateSupervisor - 8 years
Work: 800-868-7550 Ext. 1027
Cell : 919-770-0346
Home : 910-652-3362
Tony Hayes – Former Production Manager – ParkdaleAmerica LLC
Professional– ImmediateSupervisor –10+ years
Cell: 919-935-4150
Dr. Tim Boyte - Carthage Animal Hospital
Personal– 30+ years
Work: 910-947-5278
Cell : 910-783-4773
Home: 910-947-6137
Dennis Holder - Sandhills Community College/Rainbow Irrigation and Lighting
Personal– 40+ years
Cell : 910-639-7246
Home: 910-295-3470