James Allan

Experience

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  Tiger Leasing/Pollock NationaLease

  Oct 1997 - Apr 2003

  Branch Manager

  Responsible for the complete operation of the Ayr and Baden facilities• Direct supervision of Service Manager, Warranty Manager and Parts Manager• Indirect supervision of 24 technicians including 2 mobile technicians• Responsible for facility budget including overhead, maintenance and parts• Measure facility metrics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis• Maintained compliance with health, safety and all other company policies• Worked with HR to ensure both facilities were adequately staffed• Provide coaching to staff motivating them to exceed targets for cost per mile vs. unit per man• Provide day to day management of staff related to scheduling, performance management, conflict resolution and career development Show less

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  JBT Transport

  Oct 2003 - Sept 2010

  Maintenance Manager

  Responsible for all aspects of managing a fleet of 85 trucks and 200 trailers• Direct supervision of licensed truck and coach technicians as well as an apprentice• Specification for purchasing of equipment to ensure operational requirements are met• Negotiate with suppliers as necessary on new purchases or changes to existing purchase orders as well as resale of equipment• Responsible for all budget items related to the Ayr maintenance facility• Achieved the best steer tire mileage in all of North America• Developed and conducted a fuel mileage program working closely with drivers to increase fuel economy• Scored excellent on two Ministry of Transportation audits within three years• Accountable for ensuring cost per mile is controlled Show less

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  Erb Transport Inc

  Sept 2010 - now

  Fleet Manager - K-Dac

  Responsible for all aspects of managing a fleet of 100+ power units and 150 refrigerated trailers• Schedule and supervise all shop activities to ensure maximum productivity• Make recommendations and obtain quotations for facility upgrades for the annual capital budgeting process. Participate in setting shop budget and conducts monthly reviews to ensure goals are being met and discuss variances to plan• Ensure fleet is maintained to government and company requirements• Maintain company facilities in a clean, safe and environmentally sound manner• Monthly reporting to the Fleet Director• Participate in company provided educational programs to ensure compliance with all aspects of health, safety and environmental regulations Show less