Greg Buchanan

Fuel transportation and fleet operations leader with more than 20 years of commercial driving, driver training, safety, and frontline leadership experience.

Leads Central

Texas fuel driver operations across Temple, Waco, and Snook, with responsibility for staffing, onboarding, scheduling, equipment readiness, compliance, vendor coordination, and driver support. Known for building practical systems, strengthening communication, improving fleet continuity, and developing accountable teams in fast-paced, safety-critical environments.

Fuel Driver Supervisor, Central Texas - Casey's General Stores - Temple, Waco & Snook, Texas

(2025-01)

• Lead day-to-day fuel driver operations across multiple Central Texas yards, coordinating staffing, schedules, dispatch communication, equipment availability, compliance, and driver support.
• Manage recruiting and onboarding pipelines, coordinate interviews and orientation, and support completion of Casey's fuel driver training requirements for new hires.
• Direct fleet readiness activities for tractors and fuel trailers, including DOT inspections, vapor testing, tire needs, repair scheduling, paperwork control, and placement of equipped spare units.
• Secured Vendors to coordinate with Freightliner locations, Fleet Support, MHC RoadAssist, Michelin OnCall, T&W Tire, Limons Road Service, Tank Works, and other partners to reduce downtime and maintain safe operations.
• Centralized contacts, policies, equipment information, and operating resources in Microsoft Teams to improve access, continuity, and issue escalation for drivers and administrators.
• Expanded delegation to administrators and drivers, creating clearer ownership and reducing dependence on a single point of contact for routine operational tasks.
• Solicit driver feedback on dispatch, terminal conditions, and process improvements, then communicate priorities to operational partners and leadership.
• Promote a safety-first culture through coaching, training follow-up, medical card and inspection tracking, incident documentation, and consistent enforcement of company and DOT expectations.

Regional Operations Manager - Group Petroleum Services/Fikes/Cefco - Belton, Texas

(2023-07 - 2025-01)

• Oversaw daily fuel delivery fleet operations, including scheduling, dispatching, route planning, vehicle maintenance, inspections, and customer service execution.
• Led drivers, mechanics, and administrative staff while supporting recruiting, training, performance improvement, and team morale.
• Drove fleet utilization and operational improvement initiatives focused on safe, timely, and cost-conscious delivery performance.

Driver Trainer & Truckload Driver - H-E-B - Temple, Texas

(2015-12 - 2023-07)

• Trained and recertified new and current commercial drivers on safe vehicle operation, company standards, and transportation procedures.
• Operated tractor-trailers hauling reefer and dry van freight throughout Central Texas while maintaining safe, timely delivery performance.
• Maintained electronic logs and completed equipment inspections in accordance with DOT and company safety standards.

Driver Trainer & Truckload Driver - UPS Freight - McGregor, Texas

(2004-08 - 2015-12)

• Developed and delivered training on DOT, OSHA, hazmat, vehicle inspection, operating procedures, and safe driving standards.
• Conducted road tests, evaluated driver knowledge, reinforced company policies, and coached drivers on safe work practices.
• Coordinated vehicle inspections and repairs, maintained trip and fuel records, and troubleshot equipment issues on the road.

Private Investigator - Independent / Contract Assignments - Southern California & Central Texas

(1997-04 - 2004-08)

• Conducted accident, fraud, background, surveillance, and workplace investigations while maintaining confidential records and evidence.
• Prepared detailed investigative reports, case summaries, client updates, and documentation used in legal and administrative proceedings.

Questioned Document Examiner Assistant - Forensic Document Services - San Diego, California

(1997-03 - 1999-03)

• Assisted with the care, collection, examination, comparison, and reporting of questioned handwriting and machine-produced documents.
• Supported evidence inventory, digital image acquisition, demonstrative exhibits, and written findings for judicial and non-judicial matters.

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice - University of Texas at San Antonio