Anton Kostanda
Palatine,IL
Summary
Fleet Manager with 4 years of experience in logistics and transportation. Proven ability to optimize fleet operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead teams effectively. Skilled in route planning, safety protocol enforcement, and cost reduction strategies. Dedicated to improving efficiency and service quality. Seeking to leverage my expertise to contribute to a dynamic organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fleet Manager
Wingo Transportation Inc
Lansing , IL
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Supervised a fleet of 50+ vehicles, ensuring all maintenance and repairs were conducted on schedule.
- Coordinated logistics and dispatch operations, optimizing routes to reduce fuel consumption and transit times.
- Implemented a GPS tracking system to monitor vehicle locations and improve dispatch efficiency.
- Developed and enforced safety protocols, resulting in a 15% reduction in accident rates.
- Managed a team of drivers and support staff, providing training and performance evaluations.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers, achieving cost savings on vehicle parts and maintenance.
General Manager Cold Storage
Unibox Cold storage
Markham, Illinois
05.2018 - 01.2021
- Oversaw daily operations of a 100,000 sq. ft. cold storage facility, managing a team of 10 employees.
- Improved inventory management processes, reducing spoilage rates by 10%.
- Implemented energy-efficient practices, reducing operational costs by 12%.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, resulting in zero incidents over three years.
- Coordinated with logistics partners to streamline inbound and outbound shipments.
- Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment to adhere to FDA and OSHA requirements.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
DMD Logistics Inc
Aurora Il, IL
04.2014 - 05.2018
- Operated stepdeck trailers for the transportation of oversized and heavy loads.
- Maintained accurate logs of working hours, vehicle service, and cargo deliveries.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and roadworthiness.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills, maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations including hours of service, weight limits, hazardous material handling requirements and driver qualifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
Kyrgyz National University
Kyrgyzstan Bishkek06-2008
Skills
- Fleet manager
- Preventive Maintenance
- Vendor Collaboration
- Safety Monitoring
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Logistics Coordination
- Safety compliance
- GPS Tracking System
- Route Optimization
- Scheduling
- Transportation Regulations
- Fleet monitoring
- Inventory Control
Certification
- fork lift
- FMCSA DOT Annual Inspection Training
Languages
Russian
Native language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Fleet Manager
Wingo Transportation Inc
01.2021 - 06.2024
General Manager Cold Storage
Unibox Cold storage
05.2018 - 01.2021
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
DMD Logistics Inc
04.2014 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Management
Kyrgyz National University