Ken Menell
Martinsburg,WV
Summary
Experienced fleet maintenance leader with a strong background in DOT compliance, quality control inspections, and equipment troubleshooting. Skilled in guiding teams, improving safety, and keeping operations on schedule.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Foreman
Thermoking
Ashland, Virginia
01.2026 - Current
- Led shop technicians in Thermo King refrigeration service operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Guided technicians through diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
- Maintained a safe working environment by ensuring all tools, equipment, and machinery were in proper working order.
- Facilitated regular staff meetings to track project progress and align team objectives.
- Collaborated with engineering team on design modifications or upgrades.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Mounted and connected mechanical and electrical equipment according to specifications.
Mechanic III
McLane Company
Fredericksburg, Virginia
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Replaced faulty wiring harnesses in order to restore proper functioning of electrical systems.
- Operated welding machines to fabricate and assemble metal components.
- Adjusted trailer positions to optimize loading and unloading processes
- Recorded trailer locations and status in yard logs
- Communicated effectively with warehouse personnel regarding arrivals and departures of trailers and vehicles in the yard.
Night Shift Foreman
Amerit Fleet Services
Fredericksburg, Virginia
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Supervise night shift fleet maintenance workflow for Amerit Fleet Services shop
- Inspect completed work for safety and quality compliance
- Identified areas for improvement within the department and developed solutions accordingly.
- Communicated with other departments regarding any issues or concerns that arose during the night shift.
Mechanic II
McLane Company
Fredericksburg, Virginia
12.2018 - 08.2023
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, and fuel systems.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using shop tools and test equipment.
- Inspected brakes, lights, tires, and safety systems before dispatch.
- Performed preventive maintenance on McLane fleet tractors and trailers.
- Completed DOT inspections and maintained repair documentation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Milor High School
Rialto, CA05-2018
Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Quality inspections
- Fleet maintenance
- DOT compliance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Deadline management
- Team Training
Certification
- EPA 608 Universal
- EPA 609 MVAC
- Air Brake Inspector
- ThermoKing Certified Technician Certificate
- ThermoKing Bus AC Specialist Certificate
- ThermoKing APU Specialist Certificate
Timeline
Shop Foreman
Thermoking
01.2026 - Current
Mechanic III
McLane Company
11.2025 - 01.2026
Night Shift Foreman
Amerit Fleet Services
08.2023 - 11.2025
Mechanic II
McLane Company
12.2018 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Milor High School