Carl A. Gomez
About Carl A. Gomez
Carl A. Gomez is a Transportation Manager at US Foods and a certified Smith System Driver Trainer, focusing on safety in transportation management. He has extensive experience in the field, having held various supervisory roles and managed a large team of drivers.
Work at US Foods
Carl A. Gomez serves as the Transportation Manager at US Foods, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he manages a team of over 160 drivers across eight residential transportation yards in Garland, Texas. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation regulations, such as the Drug and Alcohol Policy and hours of service. Gomez collaborates with the Sales Team to enhance seller performance and leads initiatives aimed at identifying and eliminating waste to improve safety and efficiency in transportation processes.
Previous Experience in Transportation Management
Before his current role at US Foods, Carl A. Gomez worked as a Transportation Supervisor at US Foods from 2019 to 2023. He also held a similar position at Papa John's International from 2017 to 2019 in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. His experience in these supervisory roles contributed to his expertise in managing transportation operations and compliance with industry regulations.
Education and Expertise
Carl A. Gomez studied Transportation/Mobility Management at Brookhaven Community College, where he earned an Associate's degree from 2019 to 2022. He furthered his education at Dallas College North Lake Campus, focusing on Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Manufacturing from 2021 to 2022. His educational background supports his professional expertise in transportation management.
Certification and Training
Gomez is certified as a Smith System Driver Trainer, emphasizing a safety-first mindset in transportation management. He has been working at the Smith System Driver Improvement Institute, Inc. as a Smith System Driver Trainer since 2019. This certification reflects his commitment to promoting safe driving practices within the transportation industry.