Marty Canales
Largo,FL
Summary
Strategic Construction Account Manager and Logistics Leader with over 20 years of experience in heavy haul transportation, infrastructure support, and large-scale commercial, residential, and military construction projects. Proven expertise in negotiating project costs, generating detailed construction estimates, managing oversized fleet operations, and building long-term client partnerships. Recognized for maintaining deadlines under high-pressure, last-minute changes while maximizing operational efficiency and safety compliance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Logistics Manager
Mid-Atlantic Transport Inc
02.2018 - Current
- Oversee transportation operations for high-profile projects including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, bridges, stadiums, heliports, and steel structure installations.
- Conduct routine on-site visits to construction sites to ensure project accuracy, compliance, and client satisfaction.
- Cultivate new customers into long-term strategic partnerships.
- Manage a fleet of 10 oversized haulers supporting major infrastructure and commercial construction projects.
- Maintain strict project deadlines despite last-minute scope and scheduling changes.
- Negotiate and propose project costs to prospective clients, securing profitable contracts.
- Generate detailed quotes and customized solutions for complex infrastructure transportation needs..
- Lead OSHA safety meetings and enforce safety compliance standards.
- Maximize employee productivity and operational efficiency through strategic planning and leadership.
- Oversaw scheduling, dispatch, compliance, and cost control measures.
- Ensured on-time project completion while adapting to evolving project requirements.
- Strengthened client retention through responsive service and solution-driven communication.
General Manager
Temple Trucking Inc
02.2003 - 12.2017
- Directed daily operations for heavy haul and construction transport services.
- Generated detailed quotes and estimates for large-scale infrastructure and construction projects.
- Built and sustained long-term customer relationships across residential, commercial, and military sectors.
- Managed fleet operations including flatbeds, stretch trailers, drop deck trailers, tractor-trailers, cranes, forklifts, truck booms, and air/electrical powered heavy machinery.
- Oversaw scheduling, dispatch, compliance, and cost control measures.
- Ensured on-time project completion while adapting to evolving project requirements.
- Strengthened client retention through responsive service and solution-driven communication
Skills
- Construction Account Management
- Project Cost Negotiation & Estimating
- Infrastructure & Heavy Haul Logistics
- Client Relationship Development
- Fleet & Equipment Oversight
- OSHA Safety Compliance & Meetings
- On-Site Construction Coordination
- Deadline & Change Management
- Operational Efficiency Improvement
- Residential, Commercial & Military Projects
EQUIPMENT & TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
- Forklifts
- Cranes
- Truck Booms
- Flatbed Trailers
- Stretch Trailers
- Drop Deck Trailers
- Tractor-Trailers (Air & Electrical Powered)
- Oversized / Overweight Load Transport
Timeline
Transportation Logistics Manager
Mid-Atlantic Transport Inc
02.2018 - Current
General Manager
Temple Trucking Inc
02.2003 - 12.2017