Matthew 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
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Paccar Parts Specialist
Rush Enterprises
05.2022 - 05.2024
- 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.
Commercial Parts Sales
Advance Auto Parts
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Lead parts sourcing and procurement procedures to local commercial vendors
- Foster and develop strong professional relationships with key stakeholders
- Formulate sales strategies and close deals
- Offer product knowledge and communicate with clients
- Address concerns and respond to queries.
- Successfully developed vendor base and drove sales improvement.
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Republic Services
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Directed fleet maintenance of 62 trucks and coordinated workflow of eight technicians
- Monitored, tracked, and scheduled PM's and repair procedures
- Assessed technician performance and allocated repairs
- Spearheaded review of repair orders and SRT parameters with proper part allocation
- Led management of all breakdowns and external repairs
- Established and maintained strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintained high levels of service delivery in demanding and fast-paced 70-hour work-weeks.
Maintenance/Asset Manager
Gas Field Specialists
06.2019 - 01.2020
- 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.
Heavy Truck/ Auto Technical Support Specialist
Element Fleet
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Communicated with vendors via telephone to support diagnosis, audit, and cost control of repairs
- Provided technical assistance for leased and managed maintenance vehicles
- Reviewed client policies and managed repairs according specifications
- Utilized mechanical expertise to lead ECM code interpretation, part compatibility.
Fleet Asset & Technology Manager
Suddath Relocation Systems
09.2015 - 06.2018
- 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.
Fleet Maintenance Operations Manager
Landstar Systems
01.2005 - 01.2015
- 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.
Self employed/Owner
B&M Trucking
01.1999 - 03.2005
- 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
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
Industry
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Timeline
Paccar Parts Specialist - Rush Enterprises
05.2022 - 05.2024
Commercial Parts Sales - Advance Auto Parts
05.2021 - 05.2022
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor - Republic Services
05.2020 - 08.2020
Maintenance/Asset Manager - Gas Field Specialists
06.2019 - 01.2020
Heavy Truck/ Auto Technical Support Specialist - Element Fleet
11.2018 - 04.2019
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,