ITS 30th Anniversary

Bill Bliem

Position Title
Senior Vice President Fleet Services, NFI

Bio

Bill Bliem, Senior Vice President of Fleet Services at NFI, oversees the end-to-end management and maintenance of the company’s truck fleet and material handling equipment. Additionally, Bliem and his team manage NFI’s purchasing, licensing/tolls, and fuel departments. Today, NFI operates more than 4,500 tractors and over 12,500 trailers and chassis. The team also leads the company’s sustainability initiatives by identifying and implementing new technology to improve aerodynamics, fuel efficiency, and emissions. Across its dedicated and drayage fleets, NFI leverages sustainable technology including battery electric tractors and yard tractors, near zero natural gas using renewable CNG, low-rolling-resistance wide-based tires, electric apu’s and shore power. With social responsibility being a core company principle, NFI continuously explores new methods to improve fuel and asset utilization and reduce waste. NFI has been recognized as a four-time EPA SmartWay Excellence Award winner and are a SmartWay High Performer. Bliem joined NFI in 2009 as Vice President of Maintenance, bringing more than 30 years of fleet and maintenance experience to NFI. Bliem is a U.S. Navy veteran and holds a Green Belt in Six Sigma from Villanova University.