First Advantage Hires Jeff Tankersley as its Vice President of Fleet Services

FISHERS, Ind., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --First Advantage, a provider of driver qualification and fleet legalization services, announced today it has hired Jeff Tankersley as vice president of fleet services. In his position, Tankersley will manage customer relations, strategic planning and new technology development. Additionally, he will focus on ensuring the best possible customer experience with First Advantage's driver qualification and fleet legalization groups.

Tankersley has over 15 years of experience in traffic and logistics. Prior to joining First Advantage, he worked in the transportation industry as a director of trucking operations and in the supply chain industry as an operations manager. He has a successful record of supporting the growth of national and independent transportation companies in freight brokerage, third-party logistics, and transportation services. He specializes in reviewing operations, isolating operational inefficiencies, restructuring teams, and improving overall production and team morale. He received an MBA from Bethel University and a Masters of Science in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas

"Jeff's extensive experience and knowledge set him apart from others in his field," says Dan Filby, executive vice president of First Advantage. "He has a deep commitment to creating a quality customer experience, and there's no doubt his management and logistics skills will be invaluable in his role at First Advantage."

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About First Advantage
With offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, First Advantage offers companies solutions for talent acquisition across the employment continuum. First Advantage offers customized plans that address recruiting, applicant tracking, and screening and assessment, among others. First Advantage supports thousands of clients globally, including hundreds of Fortune 1000® companies, by providing integrated, single-source options that feature quality products and business practices, configurable technology, helpful compliance and managed services, and highly responsive client support.

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