ALVAH THARP JR
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Fleet Management Professional with experience overseeing Regulatory & Safety Compliance across multiple internal fleets and driver types. Successful at working collaboratively with cross-functional departments as well as external contacts such as maintenance service providers, insurance agencies, and telematics experts . Excellent knowledge of state and federal regulations governing motor carriers. Embraces role as change agent and process builder.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DOT & Safety Manager
Pacific Shore Stones
05.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the Overall Safety & Compliance on an Interstate Motor Carrier comprising of multiple regions and fleet types, as well as Safety for all Personnel across 16 retail natural stone warehouses.
- Responsible for the procurement, maintenance, and life cycle analysis of all assets. Negotiated and managed contracts with third party vendors regarding service, leases, and purchasing.
- Created a Fleet Safety Management Policy that established protocols on driver onboarding, training, Asset Management, DOT Drug & Alcohol testing, and disciplinary actions.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, incidents, and injuries, and make recommendations for corrective action to prevent future incidents.
- Overhauled the document retention process for all assets and personnel, increasing efficiency and compliance.
- Managed fleet telematics program, including vehicle diagnostics, HOS, DVIR, and Dashcams. Leveraged triggered forward & in cab facing dashcam events events to coach drivers on safe driving behavior.
- Supervised OTR drivers and managed Interstate compliance, including IRP, UCR registration, and IFTA fuel tax reporting.
- Introduced and managed new fuel card , taking advantage of vendor discounts, as well as greater reporting abilities, reducing fuel expenditures.
- Navigated company through FMCSA safety audit.
- Conducted site safety inspections of company warehouses, identified risk factors and OSHA violations, and worked with local management for resolution.
- Served as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, including FMCSA & OSHA.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, and human resources, to deliver project completion on time and with stated goals.
Fleet Regulatory Manager
Lauren Concrete
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Responsible for the DOT Compliance of a fleet of over 250 Commercial Vehicles & CDL Drivers.
- Worked in unison with maintenance and operations to regulate assets and fleet personnel within federal, state, and local parameters.
- Participated in Internal Accident/Incident Investigations, Root Cause Analysis, Documentation, Follow-Up Training & CSA monitoring.
- Assisted with Safety Policy Creation, Implementation and Education per OSHA requirements.
- Implemented, Managed, and Trained Drivers on HOS & DVIR telematics solutions, Drive Cams, and Safety Policies.
- Monitored, Audited, and Developed processes for accurate Electronic Logging and DVIR reporting.
- Created Processes for acquisition and retention of required Driver Qualification & Asset Documentation that met and exceeded FMCSA requirements.
- Ensured compliance with FMCSA Drug and Alcohol testing requirements.
- Worked with Local and Federal government agencies to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Secured contracts and maintained contacts with outside service vendors such as DOT compliance software providers, Medical Examiners, and Drug & Alcohol Collectors.
Customer Advocate
Carvana
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Insured exceptional customer experience through building rapport, anticipating needs, communicating opportunities, and creating solutions.
- Oversaw completion of car buying transaction, including registration, titling, and inspection following state guidelines.
- Assisted with customer scheduling, worked with logistics team to ensure on time delivery.
- Audited registration documents and established protocols for accuracy.
- Worked with outside vendors to schedule diagnostics, repairs, and details.
- Transported vehicles using single car hauler safely and efficiently while maintaining adherence to DOT guidelines, including documenting Electronic HOS.
Fitness Manager
RehabCare
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Managed all fitness and wellness programming for a continuing care, retirement community with over 400 Independent Living Residents
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD05.2014
Associate of Science - Health & Human Studies
Anne Arundel Community College
MD05.2012
Skills
- Training & Development
- Project Management
- Data Management
- Microsoft Office(Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint, Teams, etc)
- Fleet Management
Certification
Texas Class A CDL
OSHA 30 Hour - Construction Safety
Timeline
DOT & Safety Manager
Pacific Shore Stones
05.2023 - Current
Fleet Regulatory Manager
Lauren Concrete
09.2019 - 05.2023
Customer Advocate
Carvana
09.2018 - 09.2019
Fitness Manager
RehabCare
08.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Maryland - College Park
Associate of Science - Health & Human Studies
Anne Arundel Community College
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