FLEET MANAGER / DISPATCHER

____________________SUMMARY____________________
Over 9 years experience in the transportation industry. Strong record of revenue
improvement and quality/ performance management. Excellent qualifications in op
erations planning/ fleet management. Extensive training in all aspects of the tr
ucking industry. Consistantly exceeding industry standard goals. Frequently firs
t in setting the bar high, and always staying focused on improvement and attenti
on to detail to be the best in a highly competitave and ever changing industry.
Countless hours of training and implementation of cost cutting measures includin
g truck idle, deadhead miles, driver retention, accident reduction, mileage util
ization, etc. Very strong work ethic, committed to doing the job right the first
time. Accustomed to managing a fleet of 50+ drivers, tracking and improving the
ir daily/weekly/monthly/yearly mileage, and setting personal goals for each driv
er to improve their overall skills including mileage, time management, safety, a
nd every other aspect of their job. I'm a team player with an open mind, willing
and able to adapt to change as needed, with all decisions based on profit, the
future of the company, and the well being of all persons involved.
____________________EXPERIENCE____________________
2001 to 2010 - FLEET MANAGER
COVENANT TRANSPORT, CHATTANOOGA, TN
Routed and assigned workers and equipment to appropriate location, according to
customer request, specifications, and needs. Managed a fleet of 50+ drivers, kep
t track of each drivers mileage, time off requests, safety issues, personal issu
es. Set goals and improvements for my drivers and myself.
* I was the first fleet manager to achieve below 1% idle time average for my fle
et. I consistantly reduced deadhead mileage, improved time management and mileag
e to improve company profit. Maintained spreadsheets on each drivers responsibil
ities and improved on problem areas for each driver. Cut costs of driver retent
ion, with an average of less than 100% driver turnover rate.
* Earned a reputation as a valuable and cooperative coworker by: being fair, hon
est, and willing to help others when needed; effectively resolving conflicts at
appropriate times; and assisting new managers and other staff to become familiar
with policy and operations
* Reputation as an efficient manager of people and resources with a record of in
tegrity, dependability, and exceptional customer service
____________________EDUCATION____________________
1989 - H.S., [ Major ]
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, DUNLAP, TN
____________________SKILLS____________________
* Supervision
* Performance Analysis
* Safety Awareness / Training
* Documentation and Reporting
* Document Management/Organization
* Service Improvement
* Mapping Software
* AS400 system. Qualcomm communications.
____________________RELEVANT TRAINING____________________
HAZMAT PROCEDURES
Attended annual re-licensing to learn about new laws and HAZMAT industry procedu
res.
CHATTANOOGA, TN
2010 to 2010
HOS
Annual Hours of Service update and training.
CHATTANOOGA, TN
2010 to 2010
SAFETY
Speaker for driver safety class monthly.
CHATTANOOGA, TN
2010 to 2010