GREGORY L. CRIPPEN
Olive Branch, MS 38654
To Whom It May Concern:
I have been in the trucking industry for the past 28 years. For the last
** ***** * **** ***ed my own company, Crippen Delivery Service, Inc. but
have recently decided to cease operations. The accompanying resume will
provide you with details regarding my background, education, experience,
skill and abilities.
With my prior work history, and experience of running a small trucking
corporation, I feel I would be of great value to your organization.
I would like an opportunity to discuss the goals and objectives of your
organization and how my experience and abilities will help in fulfilling
them.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from
you.
Sincerely,
Gregory L. Crippen
GREGORY L. CRIPPEN
10124 Loftin Drive
Olive Branch, MS 38654
WORK HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE:
Crippen Delivery Service, Inc.
1999 to Present - President / Owner / Driver / Contractor
I have performed all duties of owning and running a small trucking
corporation: Buying Equipment, hiring drivers, planning, managing,
customer service, payroll, accounting, spreadsheets, and driving. I am
currently up to date on federal safety guidelines and have a Class A CDL
license.
Ozark Motor Lines
1996 to 1999 - Driver Manager, Customer Service, Load Planner. (Left to
start my own company)
. Direct supervision of drivers.
. Solicited and booked loads from customers.
. Planned trucks to loads to efficiently move customer's loads.
Leaseway Personnel Corp. - Atlanta, GA
1992 to 1996 - Route Planner and Fleet Dispatcher
. Match units to loads for contract and private fleet to ensure max
profitability of 80 truck fleet
. Promote fleet services by soliciting loads from internal and external
customers
. Demonstrated problem solving abilities in daily interaction with
customers
. Direct supervision of driver force to ensure on-time pickup and delivery
of loads
. Experienced in Innovative Transportation System (IBM AS400 & System 36)
including IVR and voice mail
. Instrumental in changing paper oriented dispatch system to computerized
environment
. Responsible for orientation and ongoing training of dispatchers
Swain and Sons' Transports
1990 to 1992 - Customer Service / Planner
. Responsible for soliciting loads from existing customers as well as
establishing new customer accounts
. Set up pickup and delivery appointments and matched units to loads to
satisfy customer needs while maintaining efficient use of equipment
. Executed dispatch functions in Innovative Transportation System 36 on as
needed basis
Signal Delivery Service
1985 - 1990 - Dispatcher
. Direct supervision of 120 over the road and city drivers
. Handled computer updates in Carrier Management Systems and Log Assist
computer systems
. Organized materials and information for labor relations, negotiation and
meetings
. Conducted audits of driver's daily trip records and payroll
United Parcel Service
1983 - 1985 - Hub employee
. Unloaded, loaded and sorted packages