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Syd Wooton

Spartanburg,United States

Summary

Fleet and Safety Manager Focused individual with a background ensuring that vehicle inspections are performed as required by federal regulations. A confident Fleet Manager with exemplary math, troubleshooting and testing skills. Well-rounded Fleet Manager with background spent coaching and training drivers, resulting in significant cost savings for employers. Bilingual employee with over Number years of expertise regarding budgetary controls and asset management. Known for maintaining fleet and facility in top working order.

Overview

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Work History

Fleet and Safety Manager

InProduction Inc
  • Coordinate warranty and recall programs
  • Manage fleet capital budget and vehicle maintenance and repair budget
  • Ensure fleet program is fully complying with US DOT, State, and local laws and regulations
  • Negotiate contracts for fleet maintenance, fuel programs, and other related services
  • Act as Company liaison with third-party fleet management services
  • Manage vehicle/equipment asset management process from procurement to disposition
  • Operate Enterprise Fleet Management software and Maintenance program
  • Manage Fleet Telematics program and DOT ELD logs
  • Manage random pool for DOT regulated drivers
  • Purchase Class 8 vehicles and light-duty trucks
  • Manage maintenance budgets for 8 different locations
  • Conduct accident and incident investigations
  • Purchase tools and supplies within allocated budget
  • Manage cradle-to-grave administrative of Fleet inventory oversight and procedures
  • Manage selling and Title transfers of old equipment.

Transportation Manager

AMB Transportation
  • Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures
  • Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, and other performance data
  • Prepare reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations, and decisions
  • Participate in ongoing training to enhance job skills and knowledge
  • Assist with new hire orientation and employee training
  • Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, and budgets
  • Develop departmental objectives, budgets, policies, procedures, and strategies
  • Manage company DOT Compliances program IFTA and IRP KYU account
  • Provide direction and guidance on DOT-regulated vehicle operations
  • Negotiate with shops and vendors for best pricing for repairs and parts.

Transportation Manager

Lazer Spot Inc
  • Evaluate situations and make determinations when drivers have accidents/incidents
  • Train workers in post-accident procedures
  • Manage the safety of over 220 drivers in the region
  • Conduct site-specific orientation and training
  • Train new drivers in the Smith system
  • Collaborate with manager in auditing hours of service
  • Establish efficient routes and transportation schedules
  • Ensure all fleet members have proper licensure and up-to-date training
  • Monitor P&L, OSHA/DOT compliance.

JVK Trucking
  • Maintain inventories of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes
  • Direct internal investigation of compliance issues
  • Manage company's maintenance program
  • Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, and best practices.

CDL Driver/Driver Manager

Quickway Carriers
  • Operate tractor-trailer 53' dry van and sleeper trucks
  • Complete deliveries before assigned deadlines
  • Plan routes based on customer needs and profitability
  • Enter order, product, and vehicle information into company databases for tracking.

Education

B.S Business Administration with Concentration on Global Supply Chain Management -

Devry

High School Diploma -

Billings Senior High School

Skills

  • Excellent fleet management and safety skills
  • Strong knowledge of DOT regulations
  • Proficient in managing budgets and negotiating contracts
  • Skilled in asset management and maintenance
  • Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving abilities
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Regulations and Compliance
  • Incident Investigation
  • Risk Identification
  • Safety Audits
  • Environmental Audits
  • Safety Program Development
  • Policy Development
  • Implementing Policies
  • Safety Inspection
  • Claims Evaluation
  • Accident Investigation
  • Incident Response
  • Incident Reporting

Certification

  • Commercial Drivers License
  • Class A CDL
  • Reasonable Suspicion
  • DOT Drug Testing
  • Supply Chain Management
  • U.S Army Quartermaster School

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Fleet and Safety Manager

InProduction Inc

Transportation Manager

AMB Transportation

Transportation Manager

Lazer Spot Inc

JVK Trucking

CDL Driver/Driver Manager

Quickway Carriers

B.S Business Administration with Concentration on Global Supply Chain Management -

Devry

High School Diploma -

Billings Senior High School
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