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Randy Smith

Hampton,VA

Summary

Analytical Fleet Manager and Transportation Coordinator with 20+ years of experience leading transportation and fleet operations for fleets exceeding 100 vehicles and assets across multi-site operations. Proven ability to optimize fleet utilization, control operating costs, enhance driver safety, and ensure regulatory compliance. Adept at leveraging telematics, preventive maintenance programs, and cross-functional collaboration to improve uptime, service reliability, and customer outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Fleet Manager

IES Commercial
Suffolk, Virginia
07.2023 - Current
  • Oversee all commercial vehicles, drivers, and related assets supporting operations across multiple divisions.
  • Plan, direct, and manage acquisition, assignment, utilization, repair, replacement, and disposal of 100+ fleet vehicles and assets.
  • Schedule and manage preventive maintenance inspections, monitor repairs, and conduct vehicle audits to maximize uptime and safety.
  • Maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure cost control, service quality, and timely repairs.
  • Manage vehicle registrations, property taxes, insurance, and compliance documentation.
  • Utilize telematics and geofencing extensively to monitor driver behavior, improve safety, and reduce incidents.
  • Partner with Division Safety Manager to enforce driver qualification standards and safety protocols.
  • Leverage Microsoft Office and fleet/transportation systems for reporting, scheduling, and performance tracking.

Lead Transportation Coordinator

American Medical Response, AMR
Hampton, VA
05.2014 - 07.2023
  • Served as lead call-taker and dispatcher for the nation’s leading private ambulance provider, managing high-volume emergency and non-emergency transport requests.
  • Allocated EMS resources using CAD software, established protocols, and real-time decision-making to ensure optimal response times.
  • Operated effectively in high-stress environments while maintaining professionalism and service quality.
  • Managed radio communications and system controls to ensure unbiased and accurate dispatching of ground units.
  • Generated operational and performance reports, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.

Fleet Manager

GP Trucking
Portsmouth, Virginia
06.2012 - 05.2014
  • Managed dispatch operations for a fleet of 12–15 owner-operators hauling ocean-worthy cargo containers.
  • Coordinated documentation, billing, scanning, and quality assurance to ensure accurate and complete records.
  • Communicated effectively with drivers and leadership to strengthen relationships and operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated payroll, manpower projections, and scheduling, including overtime and vacation planning.

Mentored drivers to improve time management and mileage efficiency

Medical Service Coordinator

Riverside Health System
Newport News, Virginia
10.2006 - 06.2012
  • Provided operational, dispatch, and coordination support for a large healthcare transportation system.
  • Led training, motivation, and daily management of transportation staff.
  • Ensured regulatory and contractual compliance across all patient transportation services.
  • Monitored and documented transportation activities for quality control and scheduling accuracy.
  • Developed standardized transportation protocols across multiple facilities, reducing overall transportation costs.
  • Improved ambulance fleet utilization through effective scheduling and resource management.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
12-2004

Skills

  • Fleet Operations & Lifecycle Management
  • Preventive Maintenance & Vehicle Audits
  • Telematics, GPS & Geofencing (Driver Safety)
  • Vendor & Asset Management
  • Dispatch & Resource Allocation
  • DOT, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
  • Cost Control, Budgeting & Reporting
  • Policy & Procedure Development
  • Hazardous Materials Tracking
  • Customer Service & Stakeholder Communication
  • Problem Resolution & Critical Decision-Making
  • Team Leadership & Coordination

Timeline

Fleet Manager

IES Commercial
07.2023 - Current

Lead Transportation Coordinator

American Medical Response, AMR
05.2014 - 07.2023

Fleet Manager

GP Trucking
06.2012 - 05.2014

Medical Service Coordinator

Riverside Health System
10.2006 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Christopher Newport University
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