Serhii Babei
Fleet Operations Specialist
Wheeling,IL
Summary
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor with hands-on experience in quality control, fleet operations, and shop management within the trucking industry. Proven track record of supervising diesel technicians, managing preventive maintenance programs, ensuring DOT compliance, and optimizing fleet uptime. Progressed from Quality Check Inspector to Assistant Fleet Manager and Foreman by consistently delivering operational efficiency and strong leadership in high-volume fleet environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
FLEET AND CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE FOREMAN
LEMBERG GROUP INC
EAST DUNDEE , IL
07.2025 - 02.2026
- Boosted cost savings by negotiating favorable contracts with vendors for parts and services.
- Developed customized work order systems to streamline maintenance requests and prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Evaluated employee performance, providing constructive feedback to encourage professional growth within the department.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by allocating resources appropriately based on priority levels.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enabling faster turnaround times without compromising quality standards.
- Created custom preventative maintenance programs tailored to individual client needs, resulting in fewer unexpected breakdowns.
- Collaborated with management to develop short-term and long-range plans for shop improvements, resulting in increased revenue growth.
Assistant Fleet Manager
PLD Transport Inc
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed day-to-day operations for a fleet of 100+ trucks.
- Coordinated dispatch, driver support, maintenance, and telematics.
- Maintained compliance with DOT/ELD regulations (Samsara, Motive).
- Led onboarding and training for new drivers.
- Communicated with customers and partners to resolve issues quickly.
Quality Check Inspector
Star Truck LLC
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Inspected trucks pre- and post-release to ensure readiness.
- Checked all vehicle documentation and reported technical issues.
- Worked closely with mechanics and dispatch teams.
- Helped improve turnaround time on vehicle readiness.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
Detailing Technician
Artur Express Inc.
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed interior and exterior detailing on fleet vehicles.
- Promoted to manage basic telematics: GPS, tracking, fuel efficiency reports.
- Completed pre-delivery inspections of vehicles ensuring they met client standards before handover.
- Supported the fleet team with reporting and maintenance scheduling.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkway South
Manchester, MO 09.2022 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Gymnasium #1 Named By Alla P.B
Odessa, Ukraine 09.2017 - 05.2021
LAW
ACADEMY OF LAW NAMED BY KIVALOV
Odessa 09.2021 - 05.2022
Skills
Client communication (calls, texts, in-person)
Customer service & conflict resolution
Document handling (titles, registrations, repair orders)
Appointment scheduling
CRM & database entry
Time management & multitasking
Team coordination & task delegation
Problem-solving under pressure
Technical / Software (SAMSARA, MOTIVE, FLEETROCK, FULLBAY, FLEETIO, EZLOAD)
Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar)
TELEMATICS CONNECTIONS AND PROBLEM SOLVING
DOT Compliance, FMCSA Regulations, Safety Audits, Driver Compliance Monitoring, Accident Investigation
Languages
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
FLEET AND CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE FOREMAN
LEMBERG GROUP INC
07.2025 - 02.2026
Assistant Fleet Manager
PLD Transport Inc
10.2024 - 07.2025
Quality Check Inspector
Star Truck LLC
04.2024 - 09.2024
Detailing Technician
Artur Express Inc.
12.2023 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Parkway South
09.2022 - 12.2023
LAW
ACADEMY OF LAW NAMED BY KIVALOV
09.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Gymnasium #1 Named By Alla P.B
09.2017 - 05.2021