Bill Long
Hebron
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at B & L Transportation & Logistics, LLC, achieving $12 million in revenue growth through strategic business development and expert negotiation skills. Proficient in budgetary analysis and organizational strategy, enhancing operational efficiency while cultivating strong client relationships.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
President
B & L Transportation & Logistics, LLC
Hebron, KY
03.2006 - 02.2025
- Drove revenue by cultivating successful client relations.
- Directed administrative operations, including payroll and financial transaction management.
- Worked alongside team members to maintain organizational efficiency.
- Analyzed financial statements and forecasts to improve programs, performance and policies.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
- Led recruitment, hiring, and training activities.
- Established and sustained open communication lines with key stakeholders.
- Negotiated agreements with vendors, suppliers, and partners.
- Directed strategic planning initiatives to enhance company growth and profitability.
- Expanded market presence through high-value negotiations.
- Developed cohesive marketing and sales strategies aligning with business objectives.
President
Transmarketing, Inc.
Hebron, KY
01.1991 - 07.2017
- Established business delivering contract sales and marketing services for trucking companies lacking in-house sales teams.
- Achieved revenue growth of $8 million through strategic business development.
- Established agreements with over 20 transportation firms.
- Collaborated with companies to identify traffic lanes requiring additional freight options.
- Formed exclusive partnership with Landstar Inc. for sales representation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brown High School
Atlanta, GA06-1968
Skills
- Budgetary Analysis Expertise
- Organizational Strategy
- Customer Relationship Management
- Skilled in Vendor Negotiation
- Business Development
- Operational Consulting
- Employee Evaluation
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Operational Management
- Effective Presentation Delivery
- Financial Oversight
- Innovative Thinking
- Contract Management
- Effective Negotiation Skills
- Sales Growth Strategies
- Team Leadership Development
Affiliations
- Member of the Gideons International since 2005. This is a worldwide Christian professional businessman's ministry. I have made a number of mission trips abroad.
- Past Chairman of the Hope Pregnancy Center, Board of Directors, Connersville, IN. I served on the board from 2008 to 2015.
- Past Chairman of the Fayette County Indiana Economic Development Group. I served on the board from 2012 to 2016.
- Past President of the Transportation and Logistics Club of Atlanta, GA. I served on the board from 1976 to 1982.
Accomplishments
- Transportation & Logistics Club, Atlanta, GA Man of the Year 1981.
- Top Revenue Sales agency for Landstar, Inc. 1995 - 1996 - 1998
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Company CultureQuote
For every "no" that means you are that much closer to a "yes".
Unknown
Languages
English
Native language
Software
Quickbooks
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Prophecy Dispatch System
Interests
Golf
Gardening
Reading
Camping
Timeline
President
B & L Transportation & Logistics, LLC
03.2006 - 02.2025
President
Transmarketing, Inc.
01.1991 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Brown High School
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