David James
About David James
David James is an Account Executive at Saia Inc., with a diverse background in transportation and logistics management. He has held various managerial roles at companies such as YRC Freight, FedEx Freight, and UPS Freight over a career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at Saia Inc.
David James serves as an Account Executive at Saia Inc. since 2021. He operates within the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area. In this role, he is responsible for managing client accounts and developing business relationships to enhance the company's market presence.
Previous Experience in Freight and Transportation
David James has extensive experience in the freight and transportation industry. He worked at YRC Freight as an Account Manager from 1997 to 2003 in the Portland, Oregon Area. He held the position of Operations Manager at FedEx Freight for six months in 2020 in West Sacramento, California. Additionally, he was a Service Center Manager at Roadrunner Transportation Systems from 2017 to 2018 in Livermore, California.
Educational Background
David James studied at the University of Phoenix, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Management from 2016 to 2020. He also completed the UC Davis Management Development Program, obtaining a Certificate in 2008. This educational background supports his professional roles in management and operations.
Career Progression in Service Center Management
Throughout his career, David James has held various Service Center Manager positions. He worked at UPS Freight as a Service Center Manager (Hub) from 2009 to 2015 in San Leandro, California, and again from 2016 to 2017 in the same role. He also served as a Service Center Manager/Sales at Daylight Transport from 2015 to 2016 in Visalia, California.
Operations Management Experience
David James has demonstrated operations management expertise during his tenure at FedEx Freight. He worked as an Operations Manager for two years from 2018 to 2020 in Hayward, California, and for six months in 2020 in West Sacramento, California. His roles involved overseeing operational efficiency and service delivery.