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PETER I. MELNIK

Professional Summary

Accomplished Trucking Dispatcher & Logistics Strategist with 10+ years
of experience managing large eets, coordinating cross-country shipments,
and driving operational excellence in the trucking and freight industry.
admin@nationalfreightlines Known for optimizing complex logistics networks, reducing delivery delays,
and improving pro tability through strategic load planning and negotiation.
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Adept at balancing compliance, driver satisfaction, and customer service in
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fast-paced environments. Trusted leader with proven ability to train and
mentor dispatch teams while leveraging cutting-edge technology to
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Core Competencies

• National & Regional Freight Dispatch (Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, Stepdeck, Hazmat)

• DOT & FMCSA Compliance Oversight

• Route Optimization & Load Planning

• Advanced Dispatch Software: McLeod, TMW, Samsara, Truckstop, DAT, ELD Systems

• Freight Brokerage & Rate Negotiation

• Driver Management, Retention & Training

• Crisis & Incident Management (Weather, Breakdowns, Accidents)

• High-Volume Scheduling (10–78 Trucks Daily)

• Highway, Carrier Packets, RMIS setups

• DAT, Truckstop, and other brokers’ load boards
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Professional Experience

CEO / Operations Manager
National Freight Lines Corporation, Naples FL
Jan 2015 – Present

• Oversee daily dispatch operations covering all 48 states.

• Increased eet ef ciency by 25% by implementing real-time GPS/ELD tracking and advanced
route optimization.

• Negotiated contracts with brokers and shippers

• Designed training programs for new dispatchers, reducing turnover by 30% and improving
overall dispatch accuracy.

• Acted as the central point of communication during emergencies, minimizing downtime and
ensuring safety compliance.

Senior Dispatcher
Midwest Transport Logistics, Kansas City, MO
Aug 2009 – Dec 2014

• Managed dispatch for 65+ trucks, specializing in refrigerated and atbed freight.

• Achieved 98% on-time delivery rate by re-engineering route assignments and driver
scheduling.

• Introduced customer service protocols that improved shipper satisfaction scores by 40%.

• Coordinated hazmat and oversized load compliance, ensuring zero violations during DOT
inspections.

• Assisted executive team with budgeting and operations strategy for eet expansion.
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Dispatcher / Logistics Coordinator
United Hauling & Freight, Tulsa, OK
Feb 2005 – Jul 2009

• Handled end-to-end dispatching for a eet of 35 trucks across regional lanes.

• Developed load-matching strategies that increased driver utilization by 20%.

• Introduced electronic logging (early adoption of ELD systems) improving compliance and
reducing paperwork errors.

• Strengthened carrier-broker relationships, leading to steady contract growth.

Education

Bachelor of Science – Supply Chain Management
University of North Texas – Denton, TX
Graduated: 2005

Certi cations

• Certi ed Transportation Broker (CTB – TIA, 2018)

• DOT Compliance & Safety Management (2016)

• Freight Brokerage & Logistics Management Certi cate (2020)

Achievements & Highlights

• Successfully dispatched over 500,000+ loads nationwide throughout career.

• Maintained DOT compliance record with zero major violations across all eets managed.

• Key player in scaling a mid-sized eet into a national carrier with triple revenue growth in 5
years.

• Recognized for “Dispatcher of the Year” award (2019) at American National Freight.

References

Available upon request.
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