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● Maintain MFCAS compliance of over 2500 pieces of equipment including open-top trailers, roll-off boxes, flatbed trailers, dump trailers, 70 company trucks, and 80 contract drivers. ● Successfully oversee and manage maintenance of 17 yards for the Southeast region. ● Manage daily shop operations including performing routine and annual maintenance, handling repairs, appropriately allotting budget, and ensuring operational metrics are met. ● Ensure accuracy of repair files, DOT inspections and service contracts.● Maintain registration, title, and tags of vehicles ensuring timely registration and renewals. ● Collaborate with vendors and manage vendor relationships to obtain the best prices for repair parts.● Supervise team members to ensure all inspections and certifications are obtained as well as manage turnaround time, quality assurance and safety.Selected Accomplishments• Saved $1.8M+ per year by negotiating a national contract with Loves truck stops for the purchase of their used drive and trailer tires at a price of $60.00 per tire, an average savings of $240 per tire.• Hired two tire servicemen to service the north and south areas cutting the cost of outside contractors repairing our truck and trailer tires.• Reduced downtime due to repairs or lack of routine maintenance by working closely with the maintenance team.• Successfully negotiated purchases of trailer and truck parts at competitive prices.• Conducted company audit for CSA compliance.