Fleet Manager Operations
Resume:
Peter N. Petersen
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
Email: ****************@*****.*** Cell: 770-***-****
Expertise * Extensive experience with equally strong aptitudes in both Sales and
0perations management, having worked over 30 years in the transportation field.
*Adept at working in a highly demanding and fast paced environment through strong
experience and leadership qualities.
* Ability to motivate staff and further develop their individual talents as well as an
exceptional proficiency in client interfacing and customer retention.
* Proven track record of increasing revenue and minimizing potential losses.
* In-depth knowledge in the area of refrigerated and dry food stuff.
Work
Experience Fleet Manager 2012-present
Dart Transit Buford, GA
*Managed Southeast Regional Fleet
* Help with daily operations on a fleet of 160 plus drivers
* Provided knowledge and advice with DOT regulations
* Proficient of D4-K Software system
* Evaluated driver performance and recommended changes, as
needed
* Processed drivers through on-boarding/expectations meetings
* Communicated between shipper, receiver and customer
service to ensure on time pick-ups and deliveries
* Selected as primary contact for large revenue customers
* Provide leadership to assigned fleet of drivers to achieve key
targets for revenue and utilization productivity
* Worked with vehicle maintenance to ensure equipment had
been serviced on a timely basis
* Let fleet to improve and surpass Active Rate goal from 85% to
87%
* Named to be part of asset utilization committee
* Oversee and manage deadhead mileage and active rates for
all drivers in Southeast Short Haul division
* Accepted the responsibility of running point on all Dartco
drug test and tractor preventative maintenance
* Responsible for sending out daily operations report to
upper management
* Earned Senior Fleet Manager Position in Buford operations
office
Night Supervisor 2008-2012
Central Refrigerated Services Forest Pk, GA
* Managed Atlanta based regional fleet
* Provide knowledge and advice with DOT regulations
* Mediates between customers, shippers and drivers
* Swaps and vital delivery trouble shooting
* Proficient use of LME and Qual Com
* Oversees nightly functions pertaining to the Atlanta terminal
Fleet Manager 2004-2008
Willis Shaw Express Conley, GA
* Managed and dispatched a fleet of 70 trucks
* Utilized extensive experience to overcome complex day to
day challenges involving fleet management in order to
maintain a timely and efficient flow of business
* Proficient use of AS400 and Qual.com
* Drew upon extensive TL experience
* Provided knowledge and advice with DOT regulations
* Evaluated driver performance and recommend changes
as needed
* Executed a wide range of PC skills for various daily duties
Operations and Sales Manager 2000-2004
Peninsula Transport, Inc Sorrento, FL
*Managed and supervised East Coast operations including a fleet
of 85 plus trucks and drivers and Director of East Coast and Mid
West sales
* Handled all duties as listed above in Operations
Management
* Communicated shipper strategy, conducted weekly updates
on sales and future business incentives with President and
Operations Department
* Acquired and negotiated numerous sales contracts with
large scale National Accounts totaling approximately $2
million in new business
* Introduced the philosophy of using direct shippers to
maximize profitability
* Handled Overages, Shortages and Damages to minimize
the potential loss of revenue
* Extensive LTL experience
* Utilized PC skills for supervising of fleet, satellite tracking,
communication with shippers and setting up contracts
* Excelled at both in and out of house sales and marketing
* Developed and maintained direct client relationships
* Supervised in house personnel
* Provided guidance for improving current computer system
* Succeeded in providing a significantly higher level of
customer service than industry standards
New England Sales and Operations Manager 1991-2000
AG Carriers Tavares, FL
* Handled duties as listed above in Operations
and Sales Management
* Solicited new accounts while maintaining customer
base
* Managed dispatch of 150 plus trucks and drivers
* Handled Overages, Shortages and Damages
* Formulated sales and marketing strategies
Dispatch and Sales Agent, New England Region 1982-1991
Shultz Transit Gloucester, MA
* Managed sales for New England and Canadian
Region
* Conducted dispatching, billing and customer service
* Brought in numerous East Coast clients to broaden
Customer base
Education
Qualifications
US NAVY 1973-1977
3rd Class/Combat Camera
White Plains College/Business Academics 1969-1971
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