1. Nick Leithliter
704 OakStreet Carmi, IL 62821 | (217) 799-4430 | nleithliter@yahoo.com
Objective
· To utilize my knowledge and experience in Transportation and Fleet Maintenance to contribute to the
success and profitability of a forward thinking employer.
Skills & Abilities
· Experienced manager with 20 plus years in the Transportation and Maintenance field.
· Strong leadership and team building skills.
· Excellent written and verbal communication.
· Knowledgeable and proficient with department budgeting and financial performance.
· Proven project manager
· Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
· Class A CDL driver’s license.
Experience
SERVICE MANAGER | RUSH TRUCK CENTER-MT. VERNON – MT. VERNON, IL | 02/2015 – 04/29/2016
· Responsible for Service Department profitability, compliance and safety with a staff of 15 technicians and 4
supervisors working 2 shifts per day, 6 days per week. Assistsupervisors with customer quotes and work
scheduling to maintain adequate work load through the department. Daily review of department P&L
reporting to Senior Management. Ensure proper level of training and tooling to maintain technician
efficiency and company compliance. Recruit and train department staff. Establish wage incentives and
conduct semi-annual and annual employee evaluations. Enforce company policies and procedures
including issuance of coaching and disciplinary documentation when necessary.
SERVICE MANAGER | EFFINGHAM TRUCK SALES – MT. VERNON, IL | 01/2013 – 02/2015
· Responsible for Service Department profitability, compliance and safety with a staff of 16 technicians, 2
porters and 4 supervisors working 2 shifts per day, 6 days per week. Assisted supervisors with customer
quotes and work scheduling to maintain adequate work load through the department. Performed daily
review of department P&L reporting to General Manager. Ensured proper level of training and tooling to
maintain technician efficiency and company compliance. Recruited and trained department staff.
Established wage incentives and conducted semi-annual and annual employee evaluations. Enforced
company policies and procedures including issuance of coaching and disciplinary documentation when
necessary. Worked with ownership to develop policies and procedures for the department.
SERVICE MANAGER | DIAMOND EQUIPMENT COMPANY – MT. VERNON, IL | 11/2011 – 01/2013
· Responsible for Service Department profitability, compliance and safety with a staff of 5 technicians
working 1 shift per day, 5 days per week. Quoted and scheduled customer repairs to maintain adequate
work load through the department. Review and invoicing of completed work. Ensured adequate level of
training to maintain technician efficiency and company compliance. Recruited and trained department staff.
Established wage incentives and conducted annual employee evaluations. Enforced company policies and
procedures including issuance of coaching and disciplinary documentation when necessary.

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FLEET AND FACILITY MANAGER | THE SYGMA NETWORK – DANVILLE, IL| 11/2002 – 11/2011
· 11/2002 – 06/2004 – Fleet Manager responsible for working with Ryder Truck Rentals to maintain a
company owned fleet of 68 class 8 tractors and 96 refrigerated trailers to ensure fleet reliability and
availability as well as Department of Transportation and Company compliance. Coordinated with
Transportation Manager and department supervisors to ensure daily/weekly equipment needs of the
Transportation Department were met.
· 06/2004 – 05/2007 – Promoted to Transportation Manager responsible for 104 drivers and 6 supervisors
making multiple weekly deliveries to restaurants in 6 states in the Midwest while maintaining a high level
of on-time delivery and order accuracy. Worked with supervisors to ensure efficient and updated routing
and profitable backhaul opportunities. Reviewed and adjusted driver scheduling to maintain proper
staffing levels. Responsible for planning manpower and asset requirements as customer and seasonal
needs evolved. Maintained compliance with all Federal Department of Transportation regulations and
company policies and procedures. Enforced all company policies and was responsible for issuance of
coaching/disciplinary action and documentation when necessary. Daily/weekly review of department P&L
and reporting to Senior Management as well as budget planning for upcoming year.
· 05/2007 – 11/2011 – Promoted to Fleet and Facility Manager responsible for startup of in-house fleet
maintenance department including location procurement, technician recruiting and training, tooling, parts
inventory and scheduling to maintain a fleet of 93 class 8 tractors and 124 refrigerated trailers operating 24
hours per day 7 days per week. Developed preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to maintain
compliance with all Federal Department of Transportation regulations and company policies as well as
improve fleet reliability and availability. Also responsible for the maintenance, safety and compliance of the
175,00 sf refrigerated distribution facility and material handling equipment utilizing in-house maintenance
staff and outside contractors when necessary. Responsible for overseeing the completion 50,000 sf
expansion of the freezer/cooler department.
FLEET MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR | MCLANE MIDWEST – DANVILLE, IL | 05/1989 – 11/2002
· 05/1989 – 06/1996 – Fleet maintenance technician responsible for repair and maintenance of class 8
tractors and refrigerated trailers following company guidelines and Federal Department of Transportation
regulations.
· 06/1996 – 11/2002 – Promoted to Fleet Maintenance Supervisor responsible for the repair and
maintenance of 120 class 8 tractors and 180 refrigerated trailers. Staffing included 16 technicians, 8 yard
hostlers, 2 truck washers and 1 parts clerk operating 3 shifts per day, 7 days per week. Maintained all
equipment following company guidelines and Federal Department of Transportation regulations.
Daily/weekly review of department P&L and reporting to Transportation Manager and Vice President of
Distribution. Recruited and trained department staff. Conducted annual performance reviews and
recommended wage adjustments. Enforced all company policies and procedures with issuance of
coaching/disciplinary action and documentation when necessary.
Education
ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN APPLIED SCIENCE | 1978 | WABASH VALLEY JUNIOR COLLEGE MT. CARMEL, IL
· Major: Diesel and Hydraulic Technology