WILLIAM SCOTT
Leander,TX
Summary
Well-rounded Fleet Manager with background spent coaching and training drivers, resulting in significant cost savings for employers. Over 15 years of expertise regarding budgetary controls and asset management. Known for maintaining fleet and facility in top working order. Enthusiastic professional knowledgeable in FMCSA rules and regulatory requirements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Director
Site One Whittlesey Landscaping
10.2021 - Current
- Supervised maintenance team and effectively delegated assignments to optimize processes.
- Completed projects by effectively delegating tasks and overseeing employee performance.
- Maintained accurate driver information for delivery scheduling.
- Reduced expenditures by overseeing equipment acquisition to attain best value and price negotiation.
- Prepared for highway patrol investigations by collaborating with various departments and examining potential risks.
- Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
- Increased regulatory compliance by monitoring vehicles to verify adherence to operational, state and federal requirements.
- Trained drivers to manage time effectively, improving overall mileage performance.
- Managed team of 29 drivers, 2 dispatchers, and assistant.
Equipment Manager
Ranger Ready Mix
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Stockpiled critical parts and components to minimize repair downtime
- Tracked equipment through lifecycle for performance and sustainability, making alternative recommendations when necessary
- Maintained inventory database of 111 pieces of equipment using Fleet Maintenance to guarantee equipment availability
- Researched and purchased new and used equipment to replace outdated or decommissioned equipment
- Organized scheduled maintenance for all equipment to inspect and perform necessary repairs, reducing equipment replacement and minimizing costs
- Coordinates regular equipment service with use schedule to maximize availability and revenues
- Managed tool and equipment records, including warranties, service agreements, and licenses
- Trained new hires and staff on worksite safety, basic equipment checklists and troubleshooting
- Interviewed and hired associates to fill staff vacancies. Managed team on 65 drivers.
Trucking Supervisor
Tiki Trucking
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Interviewed, hired and assigned new drivers to trainers
- Handled all HR paperwork required when hiring employees
- Conducted weekly safety meetings and classes with drivers
- Observed field work and tracked materials to help team meet budget and performance targets
- Kept equipment well-maintained to avoid downtime and keep each piece working through its maximum life
- Maintained operations in full compliance with internal and regulatory standards to protect team members and business operations
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve worker motivation, equipment performance, work methods and customer services
- Monitored and directed work of skilled team in fast-paced environment moving wide range of materials each day
- Performed and scheduled repairs and preventive maintenance of vehicles or other equipment
- Resolved worker problems and collaborated with employees to assist in problem resolution
- Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management
- Assisted team members and managers with tasks to maintain productivity and meet project milestones.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 15 employees.
Owner/Operator
WSS Transport LLC
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Had trucks leased to Tiki Trucking while working full time at Tiki Trucking as Trucking Manager
- Performed all duties with owning and operating business
- Hiring safety, payroll, and compliance with all DOT FMCSA Rules and Regulations
- Increased revenue and reduced risk by enforcing company policies and improving operations
- Created culture focused on customer service and satisfaction, resulting in improved customer loyalty and retention
- Managed business accounts by networking and communicating with crucial account decision-makers to review service delivery and explore opportunities to develop new business
- Served as chief operating officer for policies, operations, productivity, and quality.
- Managed 3 drivers and all duties associated with owning business.
Equipment Manager
G & C Excavators
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Operated department and controlled costs by referencing approved budget
- Coordinated on-hand inventory of frequently used parts and purchasing and logistics of required parts to minimize downtime
- Developed detailed cost estimates as part of bid process for large-scale industrial and commercial construction projects
- Trained new hires and staff on worksite safety, basic equipment checklists and troubleshooting
- Researched and purchased new and used equipment to replace outdated or decommissioned equipment
- Coordinates regular equipment service with use schedule to maximize availability and revenues
- Maintained inventory database of 120 pieces of equipment using Fleet Maintenance to guarantee equipment availability
- Interviewed and hired associates to fill staff vacancies
- Utilized downtime to perform routine tasks, preventing service delays.
Trucking Supervisor
Jimmy Evans Company
11.2010 - 11.2018
- Maintained operations in full compliance with internal and DOT/FMCSA rules regulations and regulatory standards to protect team members and business operations
- Resolved worker problems and collaborated with employees to assist in problem resolution
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve worker motivation, equipment performance, work methods and customer services
- Kept equipment well-maintained to avoid downtime and keep each piece working through its maximum life
- Performed and scheduled repairs and preventive maintenance of vehicles or other equipment
- Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement
- Utilized downtime to perform routine tasks, preventing service delays
- Finished all tasks and job duties, adhering to deadlines to avoid delays
- Completed all required paperwork within anticipated timeframes.
- Managed team of 12 drivers.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX06.1997
High School Diploma - Basic Studies
Austin High School
Austin, TX06.1988
Skills
- Negotiation
- Parts research
- Forecasting
- Service Agreements
- Bid Proposals
- Warranty Management
- Crew supervision
- Scheduling
- Auxiliary Equipment Management
- Cost Estimates
- E Maintenance
- Fleet Management
- Driver management
- Transportation Planning
Timeline
Fleet Director
Site One Whittlesey Landscaping
10.2021 - Current
Equipment Manager
Ranger Ready Mix
01.2021 - 10.2021
Trucking Supervisor
Tiki Trucking
02.2020 - 01.2021
Owner/Operator
WSS Transport LLC
02.2020 - 01.2021
Equipment Manager
G & C Excavators
11.2018 - 12.2019
Trucking Supervisor
Jimmy Evans Company
11.2010 - 11.2018
Associate of Arts - Business Management
McLennan Community College
High School Diploma - Basic Studies
Austin High School
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