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A global operations and safety leader, Herbert Pruitt has consistently enhanced operational efficiency and safety for Fortune 100 companies (e.g., Verizon, BJ’s Wholesale Club, PG&E) and government agencies (e.g., DHS). He specializes in optimizing complex logistics and ensuring safety in high-stakes industries. Pruitt’s expertise spans fleet operations, supply chain, logistics, asset management, and transportation, with key competencies in fleet asset lifecycle leadership, P&L management, procurement, and regulatory compliance. Throughout his career, he has delivered significant results, directing fleet operations for organizations with portfolios of over 57,000 assets and budgets exceeding $900M. His achievements include reducing vehicle downtime by 50%, improving on-time delivery to 99.5%, and decreasing crashes by 35%. He has also driven cost savings (e.g., 15% via optimized route planning) and improved compliance (200% improvement with eDVIR at Verizon). Pruitt’s ability to drive impactful change stems from his extensive operational experience and advanced education at institutions like Cambridge College, MIT, Stanford, UNC, and the University of Idaho. He is also an avid cyclist, finding that bicycle adventures are not only a way to recharge but also a resilience practice.