Duane Barb

About Duane Barb

Dynamic Transportation & Logistics Manager with over 30 years of experience driving seamless terminal and warehouse operations across multiple leading organizations. Proven success in fast-paced, high-complexity environments, consistently delivering improvements in on-time delivery, cost control, inventory accuracy, and process standardization.Renowned for elevating customer satisfaction through strategic resource allocation and data-driven performance management. A hands-on leader with a talent for coaching and mentoring high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.Expert in P&L management, consistently exceeding profitability targets and optimizing budget performance. Committed to operational excellence and building resilient, responsive logistics networks that support long-term business growthAREAS OF EXPERTISE:Transportation Operations Management • Drive Cam • Peoplenet • WMS • TMS • Team Building & Leadership • Logistics Management Warehousing • Managing Collective Bargaining Units • Inventory Control • Shipping & Receiving • Multi-Site Operations • Negotiation • CapEx Projects • Vendor Relations • Continuous Improvement • Problem Solving • P&L Management • Resource Allocation Budgeting • DOT Regulations • Staff Training & Development • OSHA Compliance • Scheduling • Location Start-Ups

Experience

1. Dedicated Transportation Manager

   Ruan Transportation Management Systems

   Apr 2024 — Present

   Strategic and people-focused transportation leader with a proven track record of operational excellence, safety innovation, and team development. Committed to fostering a culture of transparency, continuous improvement, and customer partnership. Adept at leveraging technology and collective team knowledge to drive performance, build trust, and deliver results.Key Achievements & Metrics• Lead a team of 66 full-time drivers, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and open communication.• Oversaw 5.4 million miles driven in 2024, with over deliveries and a 93% on-time rate across all stops.• Achieved corporate recognition for maintaining one of the top 10 lowest turnover rates in the company at 10%.• Delivered 17.6% gross profit above plan, reflecting strong operational efficiency and strategic cost management.• Implemented LYTX in-cab video safety technology, enhancing driver behavior insights and reinforcing a safety-first mindset.• Cultivated a trusted partnership with a major national grocery chain through consistent, two-way communication and responsive service alignment. Leadership Philosophy• Champion clear and transparent communication to build strong, connected teams.• Promote feedback-driven environments where ideas and concerns are welcomed and acted upon.• View safety as a mindset, not a checklist—integrating it into every action and conversation.• Leverage team experience and collective knowledge to navigate challenges and seize new opportunities.• Foster customer relationships built on trust, adaptability, and shared goals.

Education

• North Eastern Junior College

  Associate of Arts, Business Administration and Criminal Justice

  1997 — 2000

Skills

• Income Statement
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Continuous Improvement
• Leadership
• Time Management
• Supply Chain
• Rail
• Dispatching
• Process Improvement
• Budgets
• Transportation Planning
• International Logistics
• Truckload
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• P&L Management
• Military Logistics
• Management
• Dot Regulations
• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Contract Negotiation
• Air Freight
• Hiring
• Reefer
• Transportation Management
• Warehouse Management
• Ltl
• Freight
• Ocean Freight
• Reverse Logistics
• Distribution Center Operations
• Dot Compliance
• Logistics
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Shipping
• Transportation
• Fleet Management