Hi, I’m
Matt Gunning
Jacksonville,United States
Summary
Fleet Professional with a lifelong passion for the trucking industry. Born into the business and has an extensive and diverse insight into fleet management. Having experience in roles such as hands-on vehicle repair and truck ownership and operation. Successfully managed maintenance for one of the largest fleets in the US for 10 years. Results-oriented and committed professional with extensive experience in fleet maintenance and asset management. Possess deep expertise of all variables including equipment specifications, driving habits, geographic impact, repair procedures, and duty cycles. Skilled at spearheading operations, resolving problems, maximizing efficiency, reducing costs, and maintaining quality standards. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Rush Enterprises
PACCAR PARTS SPECIALIST
05.2022 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Provided parts sales support for Peterbilt Motors, Paccar and Hino trucks
- Assist fleets, customers and service personnel with part procurement and identification
- Analyzation of OEM build sheets, technical drawings and schematics
- Strong knowledge and understanding of systems and components related to heavy duty trucks
- Skilled in navigating component manufacturers web applications such as Cummins, Caterpillar, Eaton and numerous other manufacturers to ensure customer satisfaction
- Worked with minimal supervision after hours
- Knowledgeable in aftertreatment systems and functionality
- Strong troubleshooting skills.
Gas Field Specialists
MAINTENANCE/ASSET MANAGER
06.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Restructured fleet maintenance process for fleet of equipment including trucks, trailers, heavy machinery, and oil field equipment of 300+ units
- Spearheaded three maintenance facilities and coordinated workflow of 12 mechanics/shop personnel
- Adjusted reporting methods to monitor life cycle and asset expenditures
- Utilized fleet management software systems to maintain accurate documentation
- Successfully implemented maintenance and inventory control systems to improve quality and efficiency.
Suddath Relocation Systems
FLEET ASSET & TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
09.2015 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Directed maintenance and repairs of warehouse equipment, cars, trailers, trucks, and tractors
- Oversaw health, safety, cost control, and data management processes
- Led auditing and vendor management procedures
- Communicated with key stakeholders and established strong professional relationships
- Assessed and disposed of equipment with reliability issues and high repair history
- Analyzed expenses related to after treatment issues and implemented mitigation strategies
- Spearheaded additional training and mentoring procedures
- Supported owner operators in repair consultations and new equipment purchases
- Successfully optimized fleet of 1000+ assets
- Significantly decreased maintenance and tire expenses through effective vendor management, equipment specifications, and multiple maintenance programs
- Introduced third-party maintenance management provider for breakdowns to decrease costs through meticulous auditing process and vendor management
- Streamlined and decreased capital expenses through service lease options
- Successfully decreased maintenance and tire spend by 25% within 18 months of employment
- Disposed of unused assets and reduced age of fleet by four years through effective optimization of fleet maintenance
- Established effective solutions to multiple health, safety, and maintenance issues.
Landstar Systems
FLEET MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS MANAGER
01.2005 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Manage and coordinate daily operations and workflow of 14+ employees
- Oversaw maintenance and repair processes
- Led inspections and compliance schedules on 8500 trailers
- Directed acquisition and disposition of company equipment including establishing specifications and design
- Collaborated with OEMS and maintained positive professional relationships
- Maintained health and safety standards
- Reviewed estimates and invoices
- Successfully developed and introduced trailer maintenance technical guide outlining equipment components and proper repair procedures to improve efficiency and maintain quality standards
- Introduced multiple configurations leading to repair savings and improved reliability
- Formulated and implemented cost saving internal policies and consistently operated within budget
- Increased safety and equipment awareness of owners through execution of internal program, leading to increased inspections and reduced equipment abuse
- Fostered, developed, and managed network of maintenance vendors throughout US and Canada
- Successfully decreased year over year tire cost through extensive recap and casing programs.
B&M Trucking
SELF EMPLOYED/OWNER
01.1999 - 03.2005
Job overview
- Ownership of a class 8 tractor
- Operated in 48 states transporting high risk and hazardous materials
- Extensive knowledge in operating and maintaining a successful business
- Performing all maintenance personally
- Hauled flatbed, tankers and military explosives
- Performed all communications between customer, shipper and lessor
- Ensure all permits and routes are in compliance with DOT standards
- Leased on with Jack B Kelley AmarilloTX transporting cryogenic gases which require extensive training to transport and offload.
Education
Mountain View High SchoolKingsley, PA
High School Diploma
06.1990
Skills
- Technical knowledge
- Warehouse Operations
- Sales Support
- Fleet Management Expertise
- Vehicle inspection proficiency
- Preventive Maintenance Planning
- Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving skills
- Cost Control
- Vehicle operations knowledge
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Performance metrics analysis
- Equipment Procurement Strategies
- Forklift Operation
- Operations Management
- Technical acumen
- Product Merchandising
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
Industry
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Timeline
PACCAR PARTS SPECIALIST
Rush Enterprises
05.2022 - 05.2024
MAINTENANCE/ASSET MANAGER
Gas Field Specialists
06.2019 - 01.2020
FLEET ASSET & TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
Suddath Relocation Systems
09.2015 - 06.2018
FLEET MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS MANAGER
Landstar Systems
01.2005 - 01.2015
SELF EMPLOYED/OWNER
B&M Trucking
01.1999 - 03.2005
Mountain View High School
High School Diploma
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