Chad LAWSON
Huber Heights,OH
Summary
Dynamic Fleet Coordinator with a CDL Class A license and strong communication skills, recognized for enhancing fleet efficiency at Martin Brower. Achieved significant reductions in vehicle downtime through strategic vendor relationships and preventive maintenance initiatives, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Coordinator
Martin Brower
02.2023 - Current
- Established a clear communication protocol amongst drivers, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged prompt reporting of issues related to their assigned vehicles.
- Coordinated the decommissioning of retired vehicles/trailers, ensuring proper procedures were followed.
- Improved fleet efficiency by completing preventive maintenance schedules and coordinating timely repairs.
- Reduced vehicle downtime by establishing relationships with reliable repair vendors and negotiating service agreements.
- Organized routine maintenance tasks to ensure all vehicles remained in optimal working condition throughout their service life.
- Continuously monitoring vehicle performance, availability, and need for replacement or repair.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by conducting regular inspections and addressing issues promptly.
- Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
- Generated daily reports detailing suggested process improvement initiatives to inform management.
- Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
Driver Technician
Martin Brower / McDonald's Distribution Center
07.2004 - 02.2023
- Supervised product flow, storage and global order fulfillment
- Prioritized order security, accuracy and on-time pickup and delivery
- Led cross-department initiatives to develop and pursue cost reduction programs
- Maintained detailed mileage and cost records
- Received all imported goods and checked product condition and count
- Performed vehicle repairs as needed
- Complied at all times with SOX, USDA, FDA, DOT and U.S. Customs guidelines and regulations
- Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors
- Wrote reports and gave oral presentations to keep employees up-to-date safety and training
- Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce delivery times
- Unloaded cargo from truck with hand trucks and pallet jacks
- Reported all equipment failures and malfunctions to supervisor
- Inspected truck ,trail, reefer, and jacks before and after deliveries
- Checked orders and routes before setting off on deliveries
- Performed vehicle repairs to maintain optimal functionality
Education
High School Diploma -
Haines City Senior High School
Haines City, FL05.1994
Skills
- CDL Class A license
- Tanker, Doubles and Triples Endorsements
- Infant AED and CPR
- Safety procedures knowledge
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Certified in forklift operation
- HAACP certified
- Heavy equipment operations
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving ability
- Vehicle maintenance/inspections
- Preventive Maintenance
- Fleet monitoring
- Email and phone communication
- Workplace safety
Timeline
Fleet Coordinator
Martin Brower
02.2023 - Current
Driver Technician
Martin Brower / McDonald's Distribution Center
07.2004 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Haines City Senior High School