Mike Walter

Accomplished Transportation and Logistics Manager with more than 20 years of experience leading transportation, distribution, and warehouse operations across multi-state networks. Proven expertise in transportation management, intermodal and ocean container logistics, route optimization, carrier negotiations, and operational leadership. Demonstrated success managing more than 100 shipments per week while maintaining a 97% on-time delivery rate.

Skilled at improving operational efficiency, reducing transportation costs, building strong customer relationships, and leading high-performing teams in fast-paced logistics environments.

President - Detailed Logistics - Addison, Illinois

(2020-01)

• Direct all transportation and logistics operations for a successful freight brokerage and logistics company.
• Manage more than 100 shipments weekly while maintaining a 97% on-time delivery performance.
• Coordinate multi-state transportation, including intermodal and ocean container drayage operations.
• Negotiate competitive carrier rates and control transportation costs while maintaining exceptional service.
• Build and maintain long-term customer relationships, resulting in high customer retention.
• Implement and manage Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Keypoint software to improve operational efficiency.
• Analyze operational KPIs and performance metrics using Microsoft Excel to identify improvement opportunities.

Operations Manager - Logistic Freight Solutions (LFS) - Elk Grove Village, Illinois

(2017-01 - 2020-12)

• Supervised and developed a team of 20 transportation and warehouse employees.
• Oversaw daily transportation and warehouse operations supporting customers across multiple states.
• Coordinated dispatching, routing, scheduling, and shipment tracking to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Managed intermodal and ocean container transportation.
• Improved operational workflows and implemented standard operating procedures to increase efficiency.
• Maintained high customer service standards while driving team performance and accountability.

Operations Manager - Basic Enterprises - Elk Grove Village, Illinois

(2006-01 - 2017-12)

• Led and supervised a team of 15–20 transportation and warehouse employees.
• Managed transportation, warehouse, and distribution operations for regional and multi-state customers.
• Directed routing, dispatch, scheduling, and freight movement to maximize productivity.
• Coordinated intermodal and ocean container shipments while meeting customer delivery expectations.
• Developed operational improvements that streamlined daily processes and increased team performance.
• Trained, mentored, and coached employees while maintaining safety and operational standards.

Freight Broker - Dimension Transportation - Downers Grove, Illinois

(1997-01 - 2006-12)

• Coordinated domestic and intermodal freight shipments throughout the United States.
• Negotiated carrier pricing and established strong relationships with transportation providers.
• Managed shipment tracking, customer communication, and issue resolution.
• Prepared freight documentation and transportation reports while ensuring customer satisfaction.

High School Diploma - Hinsdale South High School (1996-01)