Oversaw procurement processes for rolling stock and aftermarket upfit, managing a diverse fleet of over 1,000 trucks and other equipment across the United States.Develop and manage the annual budget for company vehicles and equipment.Manage the disposition of company assets, such as fleet vehicles and construction equipment.Managed the integration of acquired companies, optimizing fleet operations and standardizing procedures across regions.Delivered financial performance in fleet accounts, managing national fleet budgets, and negotiating contracts for technology and improvement programs.Implemented and configured ETP software for fleet management, including modules for vehicle tracking, maintenance scheduling and fuel management.Developed and maintained reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators related to fleet operations, such as vehicle utilization, maintenance cost and fuel efficiency.Developed Fleet Policy and procedures to include maintenance programs, replacement policy, accident reporting and other procedures.Manage the titling and licensing of newly acquired vehicles as well as the IFTA and IRP programs.Reduced vehicle downtime by 25% through the implementation of proactive maintenance scheduling and automated alerts.Improved fuel efficiency by 20% through the optimization of route planning and driver behavior monitoring.Streamlined fleet management processes, resulting in a 30% reduction in administrative overhead.Developed and implemented a comprehensive DOT Safety Program to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a culture of safety within the organization.

Implemented corporate maintenance programs and fleet maintenance software across multiple districts, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime.Directed a team of maintenance managers and administrators, overseeing a fleet of over 150 Class A tractors and 190 trailers.Develop and execute the vehicle investment strategy to repair, refurbish and replace vehicles with the objectives of obtaining the lowest lifecycle cost and highest fleet reliability.Develop and manage the annual budget and inventories for major procured categories including company vehicles.Directly manage, 3 Fleet Managers, 2 Fleet coordinators and 1 Fleet Administrator.Managed third-party logistics contractors and vendor relationships, ensuring adherence to service level agreements and cost-effectiveness.Manage the titling and licensing of newly acquired vehicles as well as the IFTA and IRP programs.Led the company DOT safety program, conducting safety audits, driver training, and compliance monitoring to mitigate risks and improve safety culture.Collaborated with functional teams to develop and implement strategic plans, optimizing financial performance and customer service delivery.

Orchestrated the development and execution of transportation strategies, managing a diverse fleet of over 250 Class A and B trucks across multiple states and 500 trailers.Maintain good public relations status with various civic and welfare organizations, local plants, and businessmen in the community regarding the company transportation compliance and fleet management activities.Oversaw the procurement process for all company assets and equipment.Manage the disposal of all company equipment.Manage the titling and licensing of newly acquired vehicles as well as the IFTA and IRP programs.Maintained Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility for the Transportation and Fleet Maintenance departments, balancing revenues, costs, and expenses to achieve financial objectives.Oversaw personnel management, budgeting, compliance, and vendor relations, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction.Directed maintenance department activities, including preventive and corrective maintenance programs, to ensure fleet reliability and regulatory compliance.Directly manage a staff of 6 Transportation managers, 6 Transportation Dispatchers, 2 Logistics Analysis and a total staff of 300 employees in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, Texas Florida, and Tennessee.Worked closely with Human Resources and Recruiting to proactively discuss any personnel issues, recruiting needs and anticipated needs.Conducted driver safety meetings, accident investigations, and compliance audits, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.Reduced vehicle downtime by 15% through the implementation of proactive maintenance scheduling and automated alerts.Improved fuel efficiency by 25% through the optimization of route planning and driver behavior monitoring.Streamlined fleet management processes, resulting in a 25% reduction in administrative overhead.

Delivered and merchandised products in a variety of store formats with the Mobile, AL territory.Loaded and secured cargo against movement and damage within trailers while maintaining required seal control.Loaded and unloaded freight at customer locations using electric pallet jacks, manually, or other means.Complied with DOT rules for driving purposes while effectively using GPS, maps, written or verbal information to ensure legal, efficient, and on time transportation of merchandise.Provided consultative selling to customers using proprietary data based upon trends that increased profitability.