Alan K. Email & Phone Number

Lambertville, New Jersey, United States

• Oversaw day to day operations including maintenance of fleet vehicles, ordering of parts, securing of necessary permits and supervision of drivers. Ensured project requirements were successfully met, completed on-time and customers satisfied. Reconciled company audits. When necessary, coordinated police agency escorts for hauling over-sized loads to maximize road safety and maintain traffic control.

Union, New Jersey, United States

• Developed new customer relationships through networking and in response to sales leads. Followed-up with existing customers on inquiries and to maintain customer satisfaction and recurring business. Supervised billing, accounts receivable and insurance claims functions, Ordered titles for junk vehicles. Assisted in the development of company’s business plan and financial forecast.

Edison, New Jersey, United States

• Managed all aspects of 2 warehouses with a combined sq. footage of 120,000 ft. Oversaw schedules of inbound and outbound deliveries, loading and unloading of customer and company owned trailers, customer billing reconciliation of storage and handling charges, and service records of fork-lifts and equipment handling machinery. Led daily and weekly safety meetings with all warehouse personnel. • Utilizing Power-Apps software program tracked inventory daily and reconciled inventory monthly ensuring customer products were received and inventoried in a safe and secure manner.

Edison, New Jersey, United States

• Provided account management for key accounts (Bloom Energy, Triple R Transportation and Tucker Worldwide). Met with customers to perform site visits for large transportation projects and assess needs. Collaborated with customers on pricing quotes for LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) and FTL (Full Truckload) shipments. Addressed customer Bill of Lading (BOL), Proof of Delivery (POD) and billing concerns. • Managed a fleet of 25 trucks with specialized trailers for over-size and legal load transports throughout US and Canada. Scheduled dray for imports or exports from local ports timely ensuring no demurrage accrual resulting in a 20% cost savings for the company. Ensured import loads were trans-loaded onto trucks or outside carriers.

Kearny, New Jersey, United States

• Maintained a fleet of 50 vehicles and 20 trailers. Oversaw logistics of import and export of containers, specializing in out of gauge containers. Adhered to state and local regulations when ordering permits and arranging for escorts for heavy haul and over size loads. • Served as recovery expert for major truck wrecks on New Jersey Turnpike Authority and Interstate 280 coordinating with state police and fire departments. • Management oversight of 30 employees providing training and guidance on policies and procedures. Conducted annual performance evaluations and if necessary, performance improvement plans (PIP’s). Interviewed and selected new employees. Negotiated with vendors and suppliers to secure cost-effective pricing for equipment and trucks. Supervised administrative operations including accounts payable and receivable, sales and customer service.

Linden, New Jersey, United States

• Supervised 25 Technicians performing preventive maintenance (PM) and repairs on heavy-duty diesel trucks on a daily basis ensuring peak performance of fleet. Performed safety audits internally and on the road, ordered parts for shop, conducted inventory management, and reviewed DVIR’s (daily vehicle inspection reports) delegating maintenance work and repairs to staff. Built a strong, cohesive and technically knowledgeable union shop that adhered to safety precautions. • Negotiated price points with vendors. Delivered exceptional customer service through the delivery of customized solutions.

Newark, New Jersey, United States

• As Owner, directed all aspects of operational, customer support and administrative functions. Managed a staff of 10 employees providing supervision and training.• Fielded dispatch calls involving motor vehicle accidents, including semis and various types of recovery. Provided emergency road service, towing of commercial vehicles, cars, trucks and motor homes, accident and abandoned vehicle recovery, police impoundment towing. Operated trucks, towing equipment and 75 Ton Rotator Crane Truck.• Supervised repair shop. Interacted with customers regarding pricing negotiations for repairs or projects, service concerns or issues. • Managed accounts payable and receivable function, collection efforts and sales.