Chris Henrickson
@chrishenrickson
Operations and equipment maintenance leader driving efficient freight and fleet performance.
What I'm looking for
I am an operations and maintenance leader with extensive experience managing regional fleets, shops, and multi-site maintenance programs across the transportation and waste-collection industries.
I have overseen preventive and corrective maintenance for thousands of assets, managed multimillion-dollar maintenance budgets, negotiated vendor rates, and led large teams of mechanics and operations staff to improve uptime and reduce costs.
I prioritize safety, compliance, and process optimization, and I deliver measurable results—route restructures, streamlined operations, and accurate fuel and revenue tracking—that support operational objectives and cost savings.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Regional Maintenance Manager
Saia LTL Freight
Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Oversee routine maintenance of facilities and equipment ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements; implement preventive/corrective maintenance and present cost-effective process optimizations to align maintenance with operations.
Regional Equipment Manager
YRC Freight
Aug 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 1 month)
Managed multi-state end-of-line terminals overseeing repair scheduling and parts procurement for 1,000+ equipment assets within a $3.1M budget, achieving cost savings through routing and vendor negotiations.
Senior Supervisor
YRC Freight
Jul 2017 - Aug 2021 (4 years 1 month)
Ensured timely preventive maintenance and repairs while managing payroll, safety, and discipline for 90+ mechanics and overseeing equipment disposal and fuel reporting for ~225k gallons/month.
Shop Supervisor
YRC Freight
Aug 2016 - Jul 2017 (11 months)
Supervised 90+ mechanics to meet production goals, coordinate safety meetings, assign tasks, and resolve breakdowns supporting nationwide operations.
Operations Manager
Waste Partners Environmental
Aug 2011 - Aug 2016 (5 years)
Managed daily operations for 36 employees, restructured 20 routes serving 10,000 customers, and maintained monthly revenues exceeding $500k while overseeing payroll and billing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ITT Technical Institute - Arlington
Certificate, Business Management
2011 - 2015
Completed Business Management certificate at ITT Technical Institute in Arlington between 2011 and 2015.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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