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MICHAEL J. GEIS

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Fleet manager with dispatch coordination experience across route support, carrier negotiation, and preventive maintenance. Manages safe operations through customer communication, staff training, and maintenance materials monitoring. Supports fleet readiness and daily workflow control with measurable schedule and compliance focus.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Fleet Manager

Cowan Systems LLC
Jacksonville, FL
09.2022 - 04.2024
  • Supported safe operations across all work areas to protect loads, drivers, and public safety.
  • Provided load details, instructions, directions, and route information to drivers.
  • Reached out to customers to gather important delivery information and preferences. for directions, schedule preferences, and delivery details for dispatch.
  • Assisted with preventive maintenance tasks and coordinated major repairs and fleet updates.

Dispatch/Carrier Sales Representative

Pickett Logistics Agent For HTS
Jacksonville, FL
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Acquired and developed carrier relationships through high volume outreach, including lead generation, cold calling and referrals.
  • Leveraged carrier analytics, [Type] software and industry tools to improve margin yield and make informed buying decisions.
  • Observed and applied knowledge of freight market trends and seasonalities to negotiate rates with carrier networks.

Broker/Transportation Dispatcher

Momentum Logistics Agent For LANDSTAR
Jacksonville, FL
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Conducted market research to stay informed on trends and investment prospects.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with clients to understand their financial goals.
  • Monitored client portfolios and made adjustments based on market changes.
  • Utilized financial software tools for portfolio management and market analysis.

Line Haul Driver Manager

Raven Transportation
Jacksonville, FL
01.2010 - 01.2017
  • Managed driver schedules for dedicated truck fleet.
  • Dispatched dedicated Fleet moving Loads between plants for Miller-Coors brewery

Extended Coverage Coordinator

Arnold Transportation
Jacksonville , FL
08.2005 - 01.2010
  • Coordinated load assignments using transportation management systems and dispatch boards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Transylvania University
Lexington, KY
05-1985

Skills

  • Negotiation
  • Expense tracking
  • Staff training
  • Materials monitoring

Personal Information

Title: Fleet Manager

Timeline

Fleet Manager

Cowan Systems LLC
09.2022 - 04.2024

Dispatch/Carrier Sales Representative

Pickett Logistics Agent For HTS
05.2021 - 08.2022

Broker/Transportation Dispatcher

Momentum Logistics Agent For LANDSTAR
07.2017 - 07.2018

Line Haul Driver Manager

Raven Transportation
01.2010 - 01.2017

Extended Coverage Coordinator

Arnold Transportation
08.2005 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Transylvania University
MICHAEL J. GEIS