Robert Barrow

Multi-site operations, fleet, transportation, and DOT compliance leader with 15+ years of experience across logistics execution, fleet management, last-mile delivery, warehouse distribution, vendor management, and FMCSA-regulated environments. Strong background building scalable operating structure through SOPs, KPI reporting, preventive maintenance controls, audit readiness, compliance tracking, corrective action follow-up, asset readiness, and vendor accountability. Known for bringing order to fast-moving operations, improving fleet uptime, reducing risk exposure, controlling costs, and giving leadership clearer visibility into performance, compliance, and operational issues.

Senior DOT & Fleet Compliance Manager at MasTec Network Solutions (2024-06 – 2026-02)

• Managed DOT, FMCSA, fleet compliance, and operational governance support across nationwide field operations, improving visibility around compliance gaps, inspection issues, asset readiness, and corrective action follow-up.
• Built and maintained SOPs, compliance trackers, audit-prep documentation, reporting routines, and escalation processes to strengthen audit readiness and reduce manual follow-up across multiple teams.
• Reviewed recurring violations, driver/file issues, vehicle readiness concerns, inspection trends, and documentation gaps, then partnered with field leaders to close issues and prevent repeat failures.
• Worked cross-functionally with Operations, Safety, HR, Finance, Fleet, and field leadership to improve accountability, reporting accuracy, vendor follow-up, and compliance execution across markets.

Regional Fleet Operations Manager at Tilson Technology Management (2023-07 – 2024-06)

• Managed fleet operations supporting telecom infrastructure teams, including preventive maintenance, repair coordination, asset readiness, vendor follow-up, utilization tracking, and cost-control support.
• Improved fleet uptime and field readiness by strengthening maintenance oversight, vendor accountability, lifecycle planning, and escalation routines for high-priority asset issues.
• Built fleet reporting and KPI routines to give leadership better visibility into vehicle status, downtime, repair trends, cost drivers, and operational risks.
• Partnered with field operations, procurement, finance, vendors, and leadership to resolve fleet issues quickly and keep project teams properly supported.

Regional Fleet Operations Manager at TrueNet Communications (2022-08 – 2023-07)

• Managed lifecycle support for 800+ fleet assets across multiple markets, including acquisition support, upfitting, maintenance coordination, repairs, utilization, vendor management, and retirement planning.
• Used telematics, maintenance data, and fleet reporting to improve asset visibility, reduce downtime, track cost drivers, and support better decision-making across regional operations.
• Standardized fleet processes, vendor follow-up, repair escalation, asset tracking, and operating routines to improve consistency across dispersed field teams.
• Supported operating cost reduction through stronger PM compliance, repair oversight, vendor performance management, utilization review, and improved accountability around fleet usage.

Fleet Operations Manager at CARVANA-Tolleson (2021-10 – 2022-08)

• Managed regional fleet and support equipment readiness, including maintenance coordination, registration compliance, repair tracking, vendor communication, and asset availability.
• Supported vehicle and equipment upfitting, setup, readiness checks, and operational handoffs to ensure assets were prepared for daily use.
• Used telematics and maintenance tracking to improve preventive maintenance scheduling, reduce missed service intervals, and increase visibility into fleet condition.
• Worked with operations leaders, vendors, and internal teams to reduce downtime, resolve repair issues faster, and keep vehicles and equipment available for production needs.

Delivery Operations Manager — Final Mile at Sol Flower Wellness Center (2020-04 – 2021-09)

• Managed final-mile delivery operations, including routing, dispatch, driver coordination, scheduling, delivery workflows, compliance readiness, and daily execution.
• Utilized Onfleet and support routing tools to improve dispatch visibility, delivery planning, route efficiency, on-time performance, and issue resolution.
• Built SOPs, training routines, staffing plans, accountability processes, and KPI reporting to create a more consistent delivery operation.
• Supported budgeting, vendor coordination, licensing/compliance readiness, and daily operational controls to maintain reliable service levels and reduce service failures.

National Logistics Account Manager at Updike Distribution Logistics (2018-08 – 2020-04)

• Managed logistics accounts across LTL, intermodal, drayage, and over-the-road transportation, coordinating freight movement, carrier performance, pricing, routing, and customer communication.
• Worked with carriers, customers, and internal operations teams to manage capacity, resolve service failures, protect delivery timelines, and improve transportation execution.
• Negotiated carrier rates and supported cost-effective logistics solutions while maintaining service reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Tracked account performance, exceptions, service issues, and communication follow-up to improve retention, visibility, and operational consistency.

Operations Supervisor - Distribution at GEODIS Logistics, LLC (2016-10 – 2018-09)

• Supervised warehouse and distribution operations across receiving, cross-dock, inventory control, picking, packing, staging, and outbound shipping.
• Led 50+ associates, managing labor planning, productivity, safety, coaching, workflow priorities, and daily floor execution.
• Improved dock-to-stock, pick/pack/ship flow, shipment accuracy, inventory control, and handoff processes to reduce delays, rework, and shipment exceptions.
• Implemented SOPs, safety routines, and KPI tracking around productivity, inventory accuracy, damages, cycle counts, and outbound performance.

Regional Sales Account Manager at Aaron's Sales and Lease (2014-09 – 2016-09)

• Managed customer accounts across retail sales, lease agreements, payment follow-up, renewals, service issues, and account retention.
• Built customer relationships through consultative sales, product recommendations, issue resolution, and consistent follow-up.
• Coordinated with store, warehouse, and delivery teams to support product availability, deliveries, returns, exchanges, and customer satisfaction.
• Supported sales growth, collections, inventory control, merchandising, and daily store operations in a fast-paced retail leasing environment.

Warehouse Operations Specialist at Kalil Bottling Co (2011-06 – 2014-07)

• Supported warehouse and distribution operations, including receiving, replenishment, staging, inventory support, load preparation, and outbound coordination.
• Operated forklifts and material-handling equipment safely while supporting daily warehouse flow, shipping needs, and production requirements.
• Maintained order accuracy, staging readiness, safety practices, clean work areas, and shift handoffs to support on-time releases and consistent throughput.

Warehouse Operations Specialist at SOUTHERN ARIZONA DISTRIBUTING (2008-06 – 2011-05)

• Supported inbound/outbound warehouse workflows including staging, replenishment, order pulling support, and outbound coordination to maintain service levels.
• Assisted supervisors with daily execution priorities, shift handoffs, and floor support to keep volume moving during peak periods.
• Helped improve process consistency through organization, cleanliness, and basic workflow standardization across common warehouse tasks.

Bachelor's in Environmental Science – ASU (2018-09 – 2020-05)