Dean McCollum
Overland Park
Summary
Results-driven Fuel Manager with over 7 years of experience in the transportation and logistics industry. Specializes in fuel procurement, cost control, and fleet efficiency. Proven track record of reducing fuel expenses through strategic purchasing, vendor negotiations, and data-driven monitoring of fuel consumption. Adept at implementing fuel-saving initiatives, managing large fuel budgets, and leveraging telematics to optimize route performance. Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, fuel compliance standards, and fuel card program oversight. Committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and enhancing the bottom line for trucking operations of all sizes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fuel Manager
Riverside Transport
02.2024 - Current
- Track fuel usage by truck, driver, and route.
- Identify and implement fuel-saving strategies (e.g., route optimization, idling policies).
- Work closely with dispatch, maintenance, and drivers to ensure optimal fuel performance.
- Review fuel card usage and flag unusual or unauthorized transactions.
- Prepare regular reports on fuel consumption, cost per mile, and fuel efficiency metrics.
Driver manager
Riverside Transport
05.2021 - Current
- Manage several fleets of over the road commercial truck drivers and dedicated drivers.
- Consistently mentor all drivers to keep employee retention and driver satisfaction high.
- Manage day to day operations with a dedicated fleet to ensure on time delivery and constant communication with the customer.
Fleet Logistics Manager
Marten Transportation
12.2018 - 05.2021
- Manage several fleets of over the road commercial truck drivers.
- Run daily reports on arrivals, departures, and live tracking of all moving freight.
- Communicate with customer service side of business and update on any delays of products.
- Monitor drivers commercial log hours to ensure safe and legal operations of company equipment.
- Consistently mentor all drivers to keep employee retention and driver satisfaction high.
- Fleet Manager Excellent Service Award
- Low Driver Turnover
Education
Business Administration -
Coffeyville Community College
Coffeyville, KsHigh School - undefined
Olathe Northwest High School
Olathe, Ks01.2015
Skills
- Main Operations software
- Maintaining high stress situations
- Resolving problems
- Microsoft Office suite
- Professional Selling
- Operational efficiency
Accomplishments
- Marten Transportation
- Fleet Manager Excellent Service Award
- Low Driver Turnover
- State Line Dodge
- Certified Jeep & Ram Product Specialist
- Only certified member on sales team with certification from manufacturer
- Tested on OEM specifics of vehicles and different options offered by factory.
Timeline
Fuel Manager
Riverside Transport
02.2024 - Current
Driver manager
Riverside Transport
05.2021 - Current
Fleet Logistics Manager
Marten Transportation
12.2018 - 05.2021
High School - undefined
Olathe Northwest High School
Business Administration -
Coffeyville Community College
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