Scherrie Ashworth
San Augustine,Texas
Summary
Proactive Fleet Manager with extensive experience in vehicle maintenance, route planning, and regulatory compliance. Expertise in optimizing fleet performance, reducing costs, and ensuring safety protocols are met. Strong organizational and time management skills, with a proven track record of enhancing productivity and customer satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Manager
Truckman Transport
09.2024 - Current
- Supervised maintenance team and effectively delegated assignments to optimize processes.
- Reduced expenditures by overseeing equipment acquisition to attain best value and price negotiation.
- Coordinated safety meetings to educate team members on best practices to mitigate hazard opportunities.
- Evaluated fleet performance metrics regularly to identify areas for improvement, leading to increased productivity and revenue growth.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Elevated customer satisfaction by ensuring on-time deliveries through efficient route management.
- Developed robust vehicle replacement strategy, ensuring fleet remained modern and reliable.
- Streamlined route planning for optimal fuel usage and faster delivery times.
- Reduced repair times with establishment of strategic partnerships with service providers.
- Optimized routing plans based on real-time traffic data analysis which resulted in decreased travel time during peak hours.
- Increased regulatory compliance by monitoring vehicles to verify adherence to operational, state and federal requirements.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Bear Transport LLC
07.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
- Managed financial aspects of business operations including budgeting, expense tracking, invoice processing, and tax filing.
- Improved overall organizational productivity by implementing efficient time management techniques for both driving hours and non-driving tasks.
- Assessed vehicles in fleet, identifying those requiring immediate repair work and minor maintenance.
- Continuously updated industry knowledge through participation in professional development opportunities such as training seminars or workshops.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Maximized load capacity, ensuring proper weight distribution and securing cargo according to industry regulations.
- Specialized in Oversize, and Heavy Haul.
Truck Driver
Sparks Farms
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Specialized in Oversize, and Heavy Haul.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
Truck Driver
Midnight Express
04.2014 - 08.2018
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Specialized in Oversize, and Heavy Haul.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
Education
EMT-Basic
Timpson Volunteer Ambulance
Timpson, TX10-2018
High School Diploma -
Nacogdoches High School
Nacogdoches, TX06-2007
Skills
- Fleet Optimization
- Fleet Management
- Scheduling
- Vehicle inspections
- Preventive Maintenance
- Operations and logistics
- Delivery schedule oversight
- Transportation Regulations
- Route Planning
- Government Regulations
- Safety protocol
- Fleet monitoring
Timeline
Fleet Manager
Truckman Transport
09.2024 - Current
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Bear Transport LLC
07.2020 - Current
Truck Driver
Sparks Farms
11.2018 - 03.2020
Truck Driver
Midnight Express
04.2014 - 08.2018
EMT-Basic
Timpson Volunteer Ambulance
High School Diploma -
Nacogdoches High School
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