Managed 17 service center locations with 800 Drivers, 65 technicians for a fleet of 500 tractors and 1,500 reefer trailers. Created budget and managed all expense lines to P&L Manage inbound, outbound, contract carrier and 3PL logistics. Enhanced specifications for all class 8 tractors / trailers. Created 5/10 year equipment replacement schedule. Developed lease return standards and assisted treasury department on life cycle cost and lease vs. buy analysis. Right size operational fleet for 30% increase in equipment utilization. Worked with Operations, Safety, Legal and Risk Management on process improvement initiatives. Developed training schedule for technicians.

Coordinated directly with all on-site mechanics, third-party vendors and senior management to keep the fleet assets DOT compliant and minimize downtime. Negotiated pricing of parts and services and triage service needs. Served as a maintenance resource for all technicians within the fleet.

Planned, directed and coordinated the transportation operations. Ensured that compliance, policies, practices and procedures meet all federal, state, licensing and regulatory requirements.