Matt Thompson

Matt Thompson has extensive experience in transportation management, currently serving as a Dispatcher/Driver Manager at JLE Industries since January 2018, overseeing a team of 29 drivers and collaborating with account managers to coordinate daily pickups and deliveries. Prior to this role, Matt held various positions at Giant Eagle, Inc. from September 2007 to November 2017, culminating in the role of Assistant Transportation Manager, where responsibilities included managing a budget of $9 million, scheduling deliveries to over 150 stores, and ensuring compliance with FMCSA and DOT regulations. Matt also played a key role in coaching and training staff, maintaining high customer service standards, and achieving a 95 percent on-time delivery rate. Additional prior experience includes roles at Burlington Stores, Inc. as a Sales Representative and various positions in transportation at Giant Eagle, including Transportation Supervisor and Coordinator. Matt's educational background includes attendance at Community College of Allegheny County from 2006 to 2007.