Michael Bushey
Livonia,MI
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented transportation and supply chain professional with 10+ years of experience managing logistics operations, freight coordination, inventory flow, and distribution networks. Proven track record of optimizing transportation routes, reducing operational costs, and improving on-time delivery performance. I am skilled in carrier negotiation, compliance management, performance analytics, and cross-functional team leadership. I am also adept at implementing process improvements and leveraging data-driven strategies to enhance efficiency, service levels, and overall supply chain performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
FLEET SAFETY & MAINTENANCE MANAGER
MATRIX TRANSPORTATION
01.2024 - Current
- Monitor and comply with all DOT (Department of Transportation) and FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) rules and regulations. Provide mentoring and instructional courses to drivers to ensure the highest performance of safety and maintain a respectable CSA (Compliance Safety Accountability) rating with the FMCSA.
- Schedule over 100 pieces of equipment for routine preventative maintenance and annual DOT inspections. Review all service repair orders for R&M costs for monthly, quarterly and yearly review.
LOGISTICS MANAGER
MATRIX TRANSPORTATION
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Coordinate the daily operations schedule and routing of over 20 drivers for dedicated lanes. Optimize routes using TMS (Transportation Management Software) for cost savings and efficiency.
- Track OTS (On-Time Service) performance to meet customer expectations with minimal delays in delivery.
- Point of contact for customers needing expedited freight services for automotive parts to avoid production line shutdowns.
FLEET SUPERVISOR
CIRBA SOLUTIONS (FORMERLY BATTERY SOLUTIONS)
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Coordinate and manage the most efficient loads to remain cost effective as a company. Provide correct DOT regulated documents to customers and drivers when scheduling. Monitor sudden route changes or road construction issues and work with drivers to create alternate routes for timely pick-ups and deliveries while remaining cost effective.
- Monitor the Hours of Service for 12 drivers to ensure compliance with DOT regulations. Process weekly payroll by verifying/reconcile driver timesheets.
- Established a Motor Carrier license to reduce the number of empty miles from deadheading back from deliveries by using DAT load boards. Enter all fleet fuel purchases into a spreadsheet and submit monthly/quarterly reports to the International Fuel Tax Agreement. Ensure all equipment remains in good condition by scheduling preventative maintenance on all units.
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
CIRBA SOLUTIONS (FORMERLY BATTERY SOLUTIONS)
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed between 50 to 100 customer pickup requests per day with the scheduling of Full Truck Loads, Less Than Truck loads with third party brokers across the United States and Canada. Coordinated a schedule for in-state pickups with Battery Solutions drivers to various Michigan customers.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
FEDEX GROUND
09.2014 - 12.2017
- Oversaw daily operations of outbound and inbound packages. Monitored and promoted a safe work environment and culture by making improvements to the “I Work Right Program”. Tracked equipment history files for Preventive Maintenance. Worked on the Quality Action Team to reduce loss and damage parcels across the Great Lakes Region by reviewing load quality and unload discipline.
- Managed over 20 employees.
PACKAGE HANDLER TRAINER
FEDEX GROUND
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Trained new hires and 10 to 12 experienced package handlers’ various techniques to improve performance and efficiency with the fast-paced unloading and loading process. Assisted with the development of a new van load process that eliminated extra time spent loading packages which therefore improved hourly load rates and prevented late dispatches.
Education
BUSINESS CANDIDATE -
SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE
04.2008
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL
06.2006
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Hazardous Materials certified
- Transportation Management
- Warehouse Management and Operations
- Customer Service
- Analytical thinking
- Experience with Microsoft programs
- Possess a strong work ethic and team player mentality
Timeline
FLEET SAFETY & MAINTENANCE MANAGER
MATRIX TRANSPORTATION
01.2024 - Current
LOGISTICS MANAGER
MATRIX TRANSPORTATION
08.2021 - 12.2023
FLEET SUPERVISOR
CIRBA SOLUTIONS (FORMERLY BATTERY SOLUTIONS)
08.2019 - 08.2021
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
CIRBA SOLUTIONS (FORMERLY BATTERY SOLUTIONS)
01.2018 - 08.2019
OPERATIONS MANAGER
FEDEX GROUND
09.2014 - 12.2017
PACKAGE HANDLER TRAINER
FEDEX GROUND
06.2013 - 09.2014
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL
BUSINESS CANDIDATE -
SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE